Maximizing performance is a multidimensional endeavor.
Here is very briefly our approach:
On a cellular side, you must maximize your body's ability to deliver oxygen to muscles (VO2 Max) and buffer, shuttle, and utilize lactate (increase your lactate threshold). With proper training, you'll also see adaptations like increased mitochondrial density, increased capillarization, and increased cardiac output, to name a few.
On a mechanical side, running economy is improved through proper strength programming by decreasing ground contact time, increasing rate of force development, increasing overall power and utilization of fast twitch muscle fibers. Drills and plyometrics are important components of a weekly schedule to not only improve these strength qualities, but to also learn the skill, timing, and coordination of running.
Finally, durability work must be in place. Consistency in training, above all else, is the most important performance variable. Running injuries generally happen when your training demands have exceeded your tissue's capacity. Durability training works by increasing capacity (strength) in those target tissues, reducing the risk of injury and setback.
Here is very briefly our approach:
On a cellular side, you must maximize your body's ability to deliver oxygen to muscles (VO2 Max) and buffer, shuttle, and utilize lactate (increase your lactate threshold). With proper training, you'll also see adaptations like increased mitochondrial density, increased capillarization, and increased cardiac output, to name a few.
On a mechanical side, running economy is improved through proper strength programming by decreasing ground contact time, increasing rate of force development, increasing overall power and utilization of fast twitch muscle fibers. Drills and plyometrics are important components of a weekly schedule to not only improve these strength qualities, but to also learn the skill, timing, and coordination of running.
Finally, durability work must be in place. Consistency in training, above all else, is the most important performance variable. Running injuries generally happen when your training demands have exceeded your tissue's capacity. Durability training works by increasing capacity (strength) in those target tissues, reducing the risk of injury and setback.
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