Marathon Handbook Podcast

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. They 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.We Cover:What is running economy?Steve Prefontaine vs. Frank Shorter: a running economy comparisonElite runners shows that running economy can compensate for lower VO2 max.The role biomechanics and neuromuscular efficiency play in running economyStrength trainingHeel striking: good or bad?How to test your running economyTip 1: Run strides and hill sprintsTip 2: Strength training is essentialTip 3: Build an aerobic baseTip 4: Run VO2 max workoutsTip 5: When to run at goal paceTip 6: Fine-tune your body compositionBonus Tip: The role super shoes can play on race day.Then, 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.------------------------------------------------------Come see our live podcast at the Boston Run Show! March 1-2. Get tickets here:https://thebostonrunshow.seetickets.com/event/the-boston-run-show-the-boston-outdoor-expo/boston-hynes-convention-center/3110358Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 210,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Show Notes

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. 

They 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.

We Cover:

  • What is running economy?
  • Steve Prefontaine vs. Frank Shorter: a running economy comparison
  • Elite runners shows that running economy can compensate for lower VO2 max.
  • The role biomechanics and neuromuscular efficiency play in running economy
  • Strength training
  • Heel striking: good or bad?
  • How to test your running economy
  • Tip 1: Run strides and hill sprints
  • Tip 2: Strength training is essential
  • Tip 3: Build an aerobic base
  • Tip 4: Run VO2 max workouts
  • Tip 5: When to run at goal pace
  • Tip 6: Fine-tune your body composition
  • Bonus Tip: The role super shoes can play on race day.

Then, 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.

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Come see our live podcast at the Boston Run Show! March 1-2. Get tickets here:

https://thebostonrunshow.seetickets.com/event/the-boston-run-show-the-boston-outdoor-expo/boston-hynes-convention-center/3110358

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

Over 210,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/

Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook
Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbook
Like us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbook
Follow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

What is Marathon Handbook Podcast?

Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running! Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Inquiries: podcast@marathonhandbook.com