Improve running: Running Economy

I have worked with quite a few runners be that speedy marathon runners, 5k’ers to weekend joggers. I’m going to do a three post series on ‘improving running’ sharing some science and also what I’ve used that has worked well vs what hasn’t worked well or transferred to faster running. 

This post focuses on the limiting factors for endurance performance and highlighting the what and how we can improve running economy.

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Hackney half. What a lovely lovely day.
It’s been one week since London marathon and my first venture into this world. It really was an absolutely incredible day. Running through the city that I’ve grown up in through all of the most iconic landmarks with the crowd shouting a
T-minus 4 days. Countdown is on 🏃🏽‍♂️ London marathon ‘23 incoming. So grateful to everyone who has donated as I’ve raised nearly triple my initial target!