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Becoming a Better Runner Off the Bike...

Friday, 24 May 2019 23:10

By Tom Kowalski (triathlete.com)

If you dread T2 and know you’ll be watching your time slip through your whole run, it’s time to take a look at this part of the triathlon.
Luckily you don’t have to be a professional runner to make the most of this leg. Here are some tips to get fitter, more efficient, and stop fearing your finish time.

Improve your movement economics
Running on the treadmill helps to build the habit of maintaining a high running rhythm, even as fatigue increases. This is critical to good running in the long-course triathlon. Mobility is also important. Systematic rolling, stretching and mobility drills performed wisely are very effective, though running fast on a regular basis generally solves most mobility problems!...

Run regularly on tired legs
Plan challenging running workouts after challenging cycling workouts, and consider brick training an indispensable part of your training program. The sequence of training sessions both during the day and the microcycle in general is a key aspect of the pre-race preparation phase. I recommend that experienced athletes run a few hours or one day after hard swimming or cycling training. It will help to automate the desired movement patterns and improve your movement economics at the relevant speeds. READ MORE