329. The Psychology of Slowing Down: Why Easy Runs Are So Hard Mentally
Running easy sounds simple. www.run4prs.com
Lower heart rate.
Conversational pace.
Leave something in the tank.
But for many runners, slowing down isn’t physically difficult — it’s mentally uncomfortable.
In this episode, we unpack why easy runs can feel threatening, frustrating, or even identity-shaking — and how to reframe them as one of the most advanced skills in your training.
We cover:
Why easy pace can trigger ego and comparison
The psychological attachment to being “fast” or “high-performing”
How slowing down challenges achievement-driven personalities
The nervous system component…
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