I don’t know if it’s how I was raised or what but I find it way harder to run 8:00 minute miles than 6:00.
Half speed doesn’t work for me.
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I kinda know what you're saying actually, was thinking about this on a run today.
I think everyone has a natural cadence and pace where they can just "settle in"
I just can’t “zone 2” mentally.
I’m either competing with myself and overcoming, or I’m trying to pace myself and I lose it mentally.
Agree. I found you have to do something (like play Padel) to keep your mind off the pace/time.
Padel is perfect Zone 2 action. Play for 2 hours, job done.
I’m curious to know what your average weekly distance is? That’s cooking.