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This metric is a huge predictor of race-day performance—and most runners completely overlook it

VO2 max may get most of the attention when it comes to improving fitness levels, but if you want to get better at running longer distances, it’s really your running economy that matters. Running ...
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Study reveals the strength training all endurance runners need to do, plus 4 exercises to make those big gains

Researchers examined studies that looked at the benefits of strength training for running performance – particularly running economy – and found that it does improve efficiency. Comparing heavy ...