How to Run with your Slower (or Much Faster) Friends

Running in groups adds a social element to training but it can be tricky finding a pace that works for everyone involved. Today's show is all about getting the most out of training in groups and we'll speak about: How to use training groups to help push harder in workouts or make them feel easier What types of runs are better suited to running in groups How to keep yourself from going too quick when training with fast runners How to adapt workouts to runners with different running goals and fitness levels Examples of workouts to try with your friends or running club Training in groups can provide the extra motivation you need to crush your next workout. All it takes is a little creativity if your friends are much faster or slower than you. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Qualia Senolytic As a masters runner, I am always on the lookout to prevent (or at least slow down) many of the common performance declines that happen with age. Qualia Senolytic is designed to selectively target and eliminate damaged or dysfunctional cells in the body, which are called senescent cells. By removing these cells, senolytics aim to rejuvenate tissues, reduce inflammation, and reverse some aspects of aging. Early research has shown senolytics can… Lead to a reduction in systemic inflammation Improve vascular function by reducing senescent cell burden in the arteries. Enhance muscle regeneration while also increasing exercise capacity and decreasing recovery time Lead to significant improvements in joint health Ready to resist aging at the cellular level? Try Qualia Senolytic and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% off any purchase. FAST INSOLES: Finally, Truly Custom Insoles Designed for Runners Without a Fancy Lab If you've ever considered custom insoles to help with injuries or pain in your feet, but don't have access to a running podiatrist or gait lab, then you're going to want to check out these custom insoles from RUNFAST. Their app uses your iphone's hidden lidar camera to make a perfect 3d scan of your feet. The scan takes 2 minutes and is super easy to use. Once the app has this perfect 3D scan of your feet and arches, they will begin fabrication of your custom insoles and deliver them right to your door. Even better, the insoles are built specifically for runners, so they're lightweight, flexible, and made from super-shoe materials. Not only do you get the support to your arches and reduction to stress on the ball of your foot and heel, but the super-shoe material means they provide an amazing bounce to your stride. To check out this amazing technology for yourself, head to runfast.co and use the code RC75 to get $75 off plus free shipping.

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How to Run with your Slower (or Much Faster) Friends is an episode from Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running by RunnersConnect: Coaching Community, Running Experts, Inspiring Runners, No Fluff Blog.

This episode is 52:03 long.

This episode was published on May 21, 2025.

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