{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Marathon Handbook Podcast","title":"How to Become a More Efficient Runner","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5ebff61b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5660,"description":"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. \nThey 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.\nWe Cover:\nWhat is running economy?\nSteve Prefontaine vs. Frank Shorter: a running economy comparison\nElite runners shows that running economy can compensate for lower VO2 max.\nThe role biomechanics and neuromuscular efficiency play in running economy\nStrength training\nHeel striking: good or bad?\nHow to test your running economy\nTip 1: Run strides and hill sprints\nTip 2: Strength training is essential\nTip 3: Build an aerobic base\nTip 4: Run VO2 max workouts\nTip 5: When to run at goal pace\nTip 6: Fine-tune your body composition\nBonus Tip: The role super shoes can play on race day.\nThen, 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.\n------------------------------------------------------\nCome see our live podcast at the Boston Run Show! March 1-2. Get tickets here:\n\nhttps://thebostonrunshow.seetickets.com/event/the-boston-run-show-the-boston-outdoor-expo/boston-hynes-convention-center/3110358\nOur free marathon training plans:\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/\nOver 210,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/\nFollow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook\nFollow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbook\nLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbook\nFollow us on X:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/a3NORpFIoIUQrTnE2xXScFo8HEhxH6G0foNOPSlAx7c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMWVh/ZTE1YzI3MDk3ODJm/NDFmYmIzNWRkNGM0/NDc0Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}