Running Economy
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TrainingThe World’s Most Efficient Strength Workout For Runners
- By Running
Become a better runner in less than 20 minutes.
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Sports Science Update / TrainingSports Science Update: Don’t Neglect Your Anaerobic
- By Running
A new study reminds us that running performance isn’t just about sucking wind.
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TrainingThe Runner’s Battle: Speed vs. Aerobic Endurance
- By Jeff Gaudette
Speed is rarely the limiting factor in how fast you can race, even for a distance as "short" as the 5K.
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Sports Science UpdateSports Science Update: How Laziness Makes You A Better
- By Matt Fitzgerald
A new study suggests we naturally run with as little muscle activation as possible.
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Sports Science UpdateSports Science Update: More Reasons To Leave Your Stride
- By Matt Fitzgerald
A new study finds that common stride “improvements” reduce running economy.
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Sports Science UpdateSports Science Update: Older Runners Keep Their Economy
- By Matt Fitzgerald
A new study finds that runners maintain efficiency despite losing speed as they age.
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Sports Science Update
Sports Science Update: Inflexible And Fast?
- By Matt Fitzgerald
Scientists have identified a gene that makes it hard to touch one’s toes and easy to run fast.
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Training / workout of the week
Workout Of The Week: Billat’s 30-30
- By Matt Fitzgerald
This brainchild of French exercise scientist Veronique Billat may be the best workout you've never done.
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TrainingImprove Your Economy By Investing In A Killer Kick
- By Matt Fitzgerald
Why it's important to work on your finishing sprint even if you aren't trying to win races.
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Sports Science Update / TrainingSports Science Update: Don’t Let Your Form Fall Apart
- By Matt Fitzgerald
A new study shows that muscular endurance prevents fatigue-related loss of running economy.