I Do Sports, So Why Is Running So Hard Now?

What distinguishes runners from other athletes who do not run? Have you ever wondered if they'd have different stamina or if they'd do the same thing? Tune in now as coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss what factors play a part in running and what steps you can take to improve your running ability.Timestamps of big takeaways[01:05] You've undoubtedly run a lot if you're playing a game like soccer, football, or any sport.The Misconception[02:37] There is a widespread misconception that endurance running is distinct from sports running and sprinting and that the two are classified separately. As a result, soccer players, football players, and even volleyball players engage in plyometrics and quick-footed workouts. So they're learning, which is terrific, but they're also learning to pull their feet, these quick feet, which makes them feel that they should change their running style when they're supposed to run distance.[03:29] During the push, endurance athletes are encouraged to run with the region, emphasizing reach. They are also not introduced to running drills, which are utilized in all sports, because there is no widely accepted way of running. Maybe they'll tell people to do some Striders, as they're called in endurance running. They place a greater focus on good running techniques, including stretching.Non-running Athletes[04:21] Non-running athletes can be coached in two ways: Begin by instructing them on proper running technique. The endurance athlete is primarily a reacher because their sprinters, football players, and soccer players all have hamstring issues. They do both at times, but their primary focus is on reaching.[05:12] They're most likely dropping towards the ball's direction across the field. However, there is still a lot of pushing going on. So, first and foremost, we must educate him on the distinction between pushing and pulling. We'll start with short distances so that running will be pretty stilted at first. We increased his interval time once he developed that tugging sensation, and, of course, he already had a fall but was using it selectively, such as while running downfield.[06:00] In the next episode, we’ll talk about the best drill.Rate, Review & Subscribe ReminderDon’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You can also rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts! We’re on Spotify as well!Links mentioned in episode-- Join the membership: https://runrx.fit/join-runrxstrong/-- https://www.runrx.fit/-- Have questions? Email us at [email protected]