Why “The Right Pace”?
There’s a counterintuitive principle at the heart of endurance training: most of your training should feel easy.
The polarized training model suggests that roughly 80% of training volume should be done at a comfortable aerobic pace, with only 20% at higher intensities. The problem is that “easy” feels psychologically wrong — it feels like you’re not working hard enough.
But slow is the right pace.
That’s where the name comes from.
What’s Here?
This blog focuses on reading notes and learning from the science of endurance sports:
- Book notes: Key takeaways from endurance and coaching books
- Training theory: Heart rate zones, periodization, running mechanics
- Exercise physiology: Lactate threshold, VO2max, aerobic base
- Race reports: Marathon and ultramarathon experiences
Most content is in Traditional Chinese, with some posts in English.
If you’re curious about the science behind running performance, you might find something useful here.