Easy Running - The Key to Endurance Success!

In this conversation, Brant Stachel who has led over 25 athletes to national team success and over 150 athletes to qualify for the Boston Marathon discusses the critical role of easy running in endurance training, emphasizing its importance as the foundation for all other training sessions. He explores the physiological benefits of easy running, common misconceptions, and practical strategies for finding the right easy pace. Stachel highlights the significance of consistency and the need to prioritize easy runs to build a strong aerobic base, ultimately leading to improved performance on race day.

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Takeaways
Easy running is the foundation of endurance training.

Understanding the physiological benefits of easy running is crucial.

Consistency in training leads to long-term success.

Many runners mistakenly run their easy days too fast.

Easy running helps build capillary density and mitochondrial growth.

The more easy volume you do, the better your performance will be.

Finding the right easy pace is essential for effective training.

Heart rate and RPE are useful tools for monitoring easy runs.

Easy runs are not just filler; they are vital for injury prevention.

Respect the purpose of every training session for optimal results.

About the Fast and Free Podcast
The Fast and Free Podcast with Brant Stachel explores the intersection of endurance training and mental performance. Each week, Brant—an endurance coach, Registered Psychotherapist, and mental performance specialist—dives into conversations with Olympians, elites, and everyday athletes chasing their goals. From running strategies to psychology tools, every episode delivers practical insights to help you train smarter, think stronger, and perform at your best.

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