EP 103: Why Every Runner Should Be Doing Striders (Backed By Science)

🤘🏻 GRAB MY FREE ZONES CALCULATOR → https://doc-lyss-fitness.myflodesk.com/zones-help-ytThis video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/b188Rx_-zUkGet $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:→ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ Are you doing striders in your running training?If not, you might be leaving free speed on the table.In this video, I break down exactly what striders are, how to do them properly, and why they’re one of the most effective (and most underrated) tools for improving running speed — without adding extra fatigue.We cover:• What a strider actually is (and what it’s not)• The difference between striders and sprinting• How to perform them correctly (acceleration, hold, deceleration)• Why striders improve neuromuscular efficiency• How they help you recruit more power without heavy fatigue• How beginners and advanced runners should use them• When to add striders into your week• How many to do and how to progressStriders are short accelerations at 80–95% effort that help train your body to run faster efficiently — without the lactate buildup or stress of full speed workouts.They’re perfect for:• Beginner runners adding speed work• Intermediate runners stuck at a plateau• Advanced runners wanting more efficient speed• Warming up before races• Improving stride length and cadence• Sneaking in form work without formal drillsIf you want a simple way to improve speed without burnout, this is it.🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/