Cadence has been “a thing” in the running community for a few years now. Among all things tech-lovers, data junkies, or sports science nerds like myself can track, this is one that can be easily monitored on a Garmin or other GPS device. (And for all of my fellow sports science people, this 2016 study showed that using a … Read More
What is Running Economy and Does Stretching Improve it?
Running economy has been called the “secret” to running faster and farther in a race. It’s basically how efficiently your body uses oxygen. Think of two runners in a race, neck-and-neck during the last mile. One runner is breathing normally and the other is gasping for air. The runner who isn’t sucking wind has the greater running economy and will likely win. … Read More