73: What Running Economy Means for Your Performance

Running economy is one of the most important — and misunderstood — factors in endurance performance. While VO₂ max and lactate threshold often get the spotlight, running economy quietly determines how efficient, sustainable, and strong your running actually feels.In this episode, we break down what running economy really is, how it shows up in your training, and how you can improve it — without lab testing, extreme changes, or chasing fads. This episode gives you practical, science-backed ways to run with less effort and more control.Commit App — building strength, efficiency, and durability so your training supports real life and your goals.