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How to run strides
- First, find a predictably flat surface (runway) that is long enough to run 30 seconds at speed (about 250 to 300 feet for most).
- If you’re running strides before a speed workout or race, make sure to warm up first with 3 to 5 minutes of walking and 5 to 10 minutes of easy-paced running.
- If you’re running strides at the end of an easy run, walk it out for a few minutes to bring your heart rate down and calm your breathing before you start the drill.
- If strides are new in your running regimen, start with a total of 4 and slowly build to 6 to 8 over time.
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How to run strides (cont.)
- Strides can also be woven into the middle of an easy run, which is a great strategy for new runners with base mileage to learn mechanics and how...
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What are strides?
A stride, also known as a pick-up or a strider, is a short acceleration during which you over-exaggerate your running form for a prescribed period of time.
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Why should I try strides when running?
The ultimate goal of running strides is to increase your stride length while maintaining a quick turnover or
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How to run strides (cont.)
- Start the stride by running easy, focusing on a short, quick stride, and then gradually increase your speed by lengthening your stride.
- Keep your torso tall and relaxed. It should feel like a controlled fas...
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Some helpful workouts to get you started
Quick hops
- Once or twice a week, in the middle of your regular workouts, bound from foot to foot for about 30 meters at a time.
- Try to maximize your “air time” while minimizing the amount of time each foot spends on the ground.
- In other words, push ha...
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Speed is often overlooked, but is a very important factor
Every human should be able to run a mile in 8 minutes with proper form.
If you can’t run an 8-minute mile, there’s a good chance you’re not able to open up your stride, quicken your cadence, or don’t have adequate muscle conditioning for the length of your run.
How to Increase Your VO2 Max (cont.)
VO2 max is like a muscle of its own. If you run at the same easy pace for the same amount of time every day, you won't get faster or better at running.
Instead, try adding intervals to your run. For example:
- Run fast for one minute
- Jog slowly f...
Getting Started
- Invest in Shoes and Gear. Visit a specialty running store to get fitted for the best shoes for you and check out gear such as running shorts, tops, or tights made of wicking fibers.
- Stay Safe. Do a warmup before you start, like a walk or an easy jo...
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