Pace and Effort for New Runners
Most new runners go too fast. These articles explain why slow is fine, what effort and heart rate zones mean in plain words, and what actually matters about your stride.
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How Slow Is Too Slow? (It's Not What You Think)
If you're moving, you're not too slow. Here's why pace is the last thing beginners should worry about.
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Heel, Midfoot or Forefoot? How Your Foot Should Land When You Start Running
Most runners land on their heel, and switching to your toes won't make you safer. What the research says about foot strike, the one form change that helps, and how to pick first running shoes.
How Intensity Zones Work
Easy, Moderate, and Hard — what they mean and why they matter.