Short episode summary

How long does it take you to run a mile? If it’s in the double digits, is that okay? Tune in to learn what the RunRX coaches think about a 10-minute mile.

Timestamps of big takeaways

Challenging the Ten-Minute Mile

[00:27] How long it takes you to run a mile isn’t as important as how you run that mile.

[01:15] The better we get at something the easier it will feel. It’s not going to make the act itself easier, but we’ll be more efficient at doing it. Therefore, we’ll feel like it’s easier to do.

Improving Running Efficiency: Balancing the Bowling Ball

[03:02] People sometimes get injured when they try to run faster or longer. You can’t take your body beyond what it’s capable of though. You have to work your way up to speed and distance in running.

[04:30] Coach Valerie shares the story of a runner she knows from Africa who used to run while balancing water on his head.

[05:02] A lot of people sign up for a race to motivate themselves to run, but that sets them up to think they should be running faster. The real thing you need is efficiency first, and then it will actually improve your running speed.

Easier Running Doesn’t Equal Speed

[06:30] Your run will get easier with time as you learn how to run more efficiently. But that might not translate to running faster right away.

[08:42] Our challenge to you is not to get bogged down if your mile is in the double digits right now.

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