RTTC #154 My Easy Pace Is Too Slow for My Plan

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali answers a common question: “What if my easy pace feels too fast for me?” She explains why relying on apps that calculate training paces from a 5K PR can be misleading, since factors like distance, heat, stress, sleep, fueling, and hydration all impact heart rate and effort. Easy runs should feel truly easy—conversational and sustainable—not like a struggle to hit a number. Dr. Ali shares why slowing down, eve...