Muscular Strategies for Increasing Running Speed

What actually changes in your muscles when you go from an easy jog to a fast interval run? In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the muscular strategies behind increasing running speed—specifically the shift in how your calves, achilles tendon, and hips contribute as pace increases. Whether you're training for a 5K or a marathon, understanding this science can help you run faster and train smarter.

Links and Resources: 

• 7 Day FREE Trial to the Complete Runners Club (Strength Membership)
• NEW Training Plans: Customized and includes access to the Complete Runners Club
• FREE Glute Max Exercises to improve activation
• Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndrome
• Runners Knee Program: At home rehab program for pain around the kneecap, under the knee cap or around the joint line
• Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe pain
• Research: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2014.5433