E25 - How to Improve Running Economy: Springy Strides and Effective Techniques

In this episode, Alison discusses strategies to improve running efficiency by developing a "springy" stride. She highlights research showing how simple exercises like jump roping or pogos can improve running economy by training the lower limbs to act like springs, especially through the Achilles. Alison goes on to explain how to further enhance springiness by incorporating hip extension, dynamic yielding, and propulsion exercises, which are part of her "Strong and Stable" program for female runners. These exercises focus on using reciprocal motion at the hips, improving force absorption during mid-stance, and maximizing power during toe-off for a more powerful stride.Resources Mentioned:Links to Studies Mentioned:https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2023.2200403 https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2019-0529 Strong & Stable: The Ultimate Hip Strengthening Program for Female RunnersFollow Along Between Episodes on Instagram and if you enjoyed this episode please give a share and tag me in your stories!