Running advice
Hey everyone, looking for some advice on my running.
I currently train 6 days a week: 3 gym sessions + 3 runs (1 interval, 1 easy, 1 long run), with 1 rest day (usually Saturday). I’ve been consistent for about 12 weeks and plan to keep going long term.
My concern is about my easy runs. I run very slow (around 9:50-10:00 min/km), and it feels easy. I can hold a conversation and don’t feel too fatigued. But my heart rate still goes up to around 150-165 bpm, which seems high for an “easy” effort.
Because of that, I’m not sure if I’m actually running easy enough or if I should just trust how I feel instead of the hear rate
* Should I slow down even more, or is this normal?
* How can I improve my easy run pace over time?
Appreciate any advice!