Rest intervals between reps — should you jog, walk, or stand still? Here’s a simple coaching guideline I use with beginners to intermediate runners: The faster the interval and shorter the race pace, the less you move during recovery. Why? Faster efforts require more neuromuscular and anaerobic effort, so we use stillness to prioritise recovery. Slower, aerobic intervals are about rhythm and sustainability — so we keep moving. Here’s how that plays out in practice: Marathon pace intervals Sessio