Explaining: Easy Runs

In this mini audio episode of the Fast & Free Podcast, Brant Stachel breaks down one of the most misunderstood—and most important—elements of endurance training: easy running. Brant walks through the physiological role of easy running, including aerobic development, capillary density, and mitochondrial growth, while addressing common mistakes that hold runners back—especially the tendency to run easy days too hard. He outlines practical ways to identify the correct easy pace using heart rate, RPE, and context, and explains why consistency at truly easy intensities is what allows harder sessions to actually work.⸻Relevant LinksGet coached by Brant Stachel: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/brant-stachel-kingston-ontario-running-coach/Mental Performance Coaching with Brant Stachel: https://calendly.com/cepadminteam/15-minute-intake-call-clone?month=2026-01Learn More about Team RunRun: https://teamrunrun.com/Fuel your training: https://fuelgoods.com/?ref=Brant⸻About the Fast & Free PodcastThe Fast & Free Podcast with Brant Stachel explores the intersection of endurance training and mental performance. Each episode, Brant—an endurance coach, Registered Psychotherapist, and mental performance specialist—talks with athletes and coaches about training smarter, thinking clearly under pressure, and building sustainable performance over time.⸻Follow Fast & Free CoachingInstagram: @fastandfreecoachingYouTube: @FastandFreeCoachingWebsite: http://runfastandfree.com