Floris Gierman, performance coach and author of Running Breakthroughs—shares a refreshing reminder: improvement in life and running doesn’t always come from pushing harder.
Most runners think pushing harder leads to faster results — but constantly training at high intensity often leads to burnout, plateaus, and injury. Low heart rate training and Zone 2 running build aerobic endurance, improve recovery, and strengthen your heart without overwhelming your nervous system.
When you slow down, stay consistent, and prioritize recovery, speed becomes the byproduct. Sustainable progress always beats short bursts of intensity.
#Zone2Training #LowHeartRateTraining #RunSlowerToRunFaster #EnduranceRunning #MarathonTraining #InjuryPrevention #SustainableFitness #ConsistencyWins
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You can contact Floris Gierman by visiting https://extramilest.com/
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