Let’s talk about going faster with less effort…but first…a disclaimer:

The topic of running efficiency is a currently a hot one. Google “Pose Method, “Chi Running,” “barefoot running,” “Born to Run,” “Newton shoes,” etc and you’ll be led to books, articles, links and studies espousing this, that and the other theory about how to run more efficiently. Here’s the deal — you’ve been running, however it is that you… Continue reading Running a Faster Ironman Marathon: Running More Efficiently

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Let’s begin by breaking the topic down into two major components: Running Potential and Running Success.

Running Potential: “What CAN I run on race day, given current fitness, training, etc?” The best predictor of Running Potential on race day is your VDot score.
Running Success: “Given my running potential, what WILL I run on race day.” The best predictor of Running Success on… Continue reading Building a Faster Ironman Run: Running Faster | 1 Comment