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Build a foundation of running fitness AND a foundation running technique as part of your Running Base

You’ve learned about Base Runs. You’ve learned about Fast but Not Hard drills. The good news is that the combination of Base Runs plus Fast but Not Hard drills equals a solid running base building program. Building a firm Base is all about building a foundation of running fitness and a foundation of running technique.

Base Runs will develop your general endurance and allow your body to strengthen running muscles and tissues gradually while running. Further, if you follow all the Base Running suggestion, you’ll practice your nasal breathing, run on variable terrain, overcome any over-emphasis on GPS-based paces and learn to direct your focus inwards. Fantastic!

Fast but Not Hard drills develop your general speed with a particular focus on technique. You can implement Rule #1. And work your way through the different Cues to learn more about what works and what doesn’t for you. Super.

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