Variable Pace Easy Runs

Today I’d like to cover an article written by Matt Fitzgerald. He’s written a ton of books an articles on endurance training, and why I don’t agree with everything he says in general, this topic I do. I’ve highlighted key points and added some commentary (in blue).

“Easy runs get no love. Whenever a video is made of elite runners in training, it’s always some type of workout that’s filmed (a track session, hill repetitions, a long run at marathon pace), never an easy run. This is the case despite the fact t