Power Speed Endurance: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training
by Brian Mackenzie
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Here I am pushing off the ground with a forward leg swing. Notice that my left leg is trailing behind my body and that I’m landing on the heel of my left foot. In addition to slowing down my momentum, this faulty mechanic restricts the efficiency of my stride and increases my chances of injury.
Midline stabilization is always the first thing to go when you set off on a run. For that reason, you must be careful to remember each step in the posture checklist. Make sure your midline is stable, maintain a neutral head posture, and keep your arms bent at 90 degrees with your shoulders externally rotated. Even if your mechanics are not up to par, simply maintaining the integrity of your posture will help reduce the onset of fatigue and keep injuries at bay.
A fit athlete, as Glassman put it, is competent in all general physical skills, meaning that he or she not only has stamina, but is also strong, fast, agile, coordinated, and flexible. With this base, you can add in sport-specific training for anything from running a marathon to fighting in the cage.
Most of us assume that running is a natural instinct and so requires no training. As a result, athletes rarely consider that improper technique is to blame for their injuries.
