If running is a hobby and we run to relieve our stress, then why does it still stress some runners out? Today on the podcast we have run coach Nicholas Klastava who breaks down when a runner should make the switch to running for effort instead of pace and how this one switch can improve their performance and mental strength. Nick is a run coach that works with runner to not only improve their performance, but also their mental performance including celebrating every small win.In today's episode, we chat through what the adaptation zone is and how runners can use it to their advantage. We talk about the following:How detaching yourself from the data your watch gives you can change your running performanceHow one can improve the balance of running and their social life while feeding into their competitive sideHow analyzing your data/numbers contributes to burn out Shifting the focus from analyzing numbers to effort based runningHow a runner's stress level changes when they stop obsessing over the numbersLinks:Nicks' InstagramWaitlist for training plansFree PDF: Learn How To Incorporate Strength Training Into Your Running Schedule With Less Overwhelm