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An introduction to faster pace running drills whose primary focus is on Form rather than Fitness

What does Fast but Not Hard mean? Simple, you run multiple reps at a “fast” pace for a short duration with adequate recovery. The combo of chosen speed, length and recovery are such that no rep feels “hard.” Your focus is not on the difficulty of the exercise but instead on your body and your technique.

In my opinion, Fast but Not Hard running is just as crucial as your Base runs. Be sure to read up on Base Running if you not already done so! Much like Base running though if you are not careful, you’ll run these drills too fast or with inadequate recovery and they will become “hard.” They mustn’t be “hard” because the primary focus must NOT be on effort, it must be on form.

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