How to Become a More Efficient Runner

Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael delve into the concept of running economy, exploring its definition, significance, and the factors that influence it. They explain the role running form plays, and practical tips for improving running economy. They also share six ways you can improve your running economy, emphasizing the importance of strides, strength training, building an aerobic base, incorporating VO2 max workouts, running at goal pace, fine-tuning body composition, and the role super shoes can play on race day.We Cover:What is running economy?Steve Prefontaine vs. Frank Shorter: a running economy comparisonElite runners shows that running economy can compensate for lower VO2 max.The role biomechanics and neuromuscular efficiency play in running economyStrength trainingHeel striking: good or bad?How to test your running economyTip 1: Run strides and hill sprintsTip 2: Strength training is essentialTip 3: Build an aerobic baseTip 4: Run VO2 max workoutsTip 5: When to run at goal paceTip 6: Fine-tune your body compositionBonus Tip: The role super shoes can play on race day.Then, Alex and Michael are joined by running legend Amby Burfoot to analyze the crazy half marathon world record, which was set by Jacob Kiplimo last weekend in Barcelona.------------------------------------------------------Come see our live podcast at the Boston Run Show! March 1-2. Get tickets here:https://thebostonrunshow.seetickets.com/event/the-boston-run-show-the-boston-outdoor-expo/boston-hynes-convention-center/3110358Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 210,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB