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Is Your Long Run Pace Too Slow? Experts Explain How Slow Long Runs Should Be
Long runs should be done at an easy pace about 90 seconds to 2 minutes per mile slower than goal race pace, with heart rate at 60 to 75 percent of max, to build time on feet rather than speed. Experts say running slower than usual is fine as long as you keep good form and cadence, but slowing to a fast walk can change your stride, increase landing shock, and raise repetitive stress injury risk.
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