#15 - How to Run Faster. The Most Important Factor (Drills Included)
Most athletes spend zero time thinking about how they actually run, and that is exactly why they are slow and getting hurt. We break down the one thing that matters most in sprinting and acceleration mechanics, why it applies to team sport athletes and recreational runners just as much as track athletes, and finish with the drills you can use straight away.
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Read more about the people we mention:Mike YoungNick WinkelmanTom MaherAll these videos come from our running playlists:Sprinting and acceleration Longer distance running Two must-watch videos for anyone who runs distances greater than 50m at a timeHow to run beautifully The Problem with a heel strike The fundamentals of sprinting and acceleration scienceWhat separates good from great sprinters More Science about good vs bad sprinters The Sprint Unification TheoryDrills for acceleration3 Simple drills 2 Acceleration Cues Arm Drive Knee Drive