Rules to Become a Highly Efficient Runner

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In order to improve your running efficiency and enjoy that last leg of every race, there are three important “rules of the road” to follow.

By Danny Dryer
B.T.com Running Expert

There's no doubt about it. The athletes who consistently do well in triathlons are those who know how to conserve their energy throughout all three events.

In almost every endurance event, one’s ability to sustain a consistent level of strength for extended periods of time is more important than the amount of pure muscle strength one has. Every inefficient motion you make during the first two stages of a triathlon will be paid for on the run leg. Therefore, it’s crucial to work on your swimming and cycling techniques as well, so you’ll have more left in your "tank" at T-2.

In order to improve your running efficiency and enjoy that last leg of every race, there are three important “rules of the road” to follow. Any one of these will save you valuable energy and make your run go easier should you find yourself with a lowered amount of reserve energy. Doing them all at once could mean the difference between a PB and a crash. [.....]

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date: October 2, 2005