Benefits of Easier Running

A marketing graduate of Lehigh University, Jennifer Heiner serves as the marketing director of a running company in New Jersey. When she is not collaborating with the company founders on upcoming projects, Jennifer Heiner is an active runner herself. Competitive runners and those who regularly run as a form of exercise may experience a range of injuries to their lower extremities, including injuries impacting the Achilles tendons. A common Achilles tendon condition known as Achilles tendinitis is frequently observed in runners who have recently made a drastic change to the length or nature of their workout regimens, as well as those who only work out on the weekends.

Fleet Feet, a nationwide chain of quality running stores often sends out email newsletters with great advice for runners of all ages and abilities. According to their last eBlast:

“Research suggests that over half of runners are sidelined by an injury in any given calendar year.

While there are a number of culprits, an improper approach to rest and recovery is at the top of the list. This is largely because we as runners often fall into the trap of believing that rest is the absence of training, rather than an integral part of it.

It has often been said that recovery and rest days are just as important as your speed work and long run days. Moreover, the key to staying injury free, as well as having successful speedwork and race day performances is to run a lot of your miles EASY.

Kim, a blogger, social media influcencer, and running coach, shares these essential tips to keep in mind on her instagram account:

Easy running combined with a couple days of speed work + strength training is her key to success. I plan on trying one of her trianing programs to see how this is going to work for me!