Hop, Skip, Jump

Use this plyometric workout to improve your running efficiency, develop power and run faster on the trails

By Jon-Erik Kawamoto

Running fast race times requires a big engine, which means building your VO2 max and your running economy—the energy required to run a given sub-maximal running pace. You can improve your VO2 max by running more each week (at various paces) and having more years of running under your belt; the best way to improve your running efficiency is via plyometric training, or jump training. Quick and explosive movements improve the stiffness of your tendons and co-ordination of your hip and leg muscles and lower-limb tendons—which, in turn, will improve your ability to use energy. They will also improve your ability to traverse unpredictable terrain, scale hills and leap over small obstacles, such as roots and rocks. YOUR PLYOMETRIC WORKOUT Do this hop, skip and jump workout once or twice a week, preferably…

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Canadian Running (Digital) - 1 Issue, Trail Special 2024

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