Can Plyometrics Help You Run Faster?

If a 10-15 minute investment each week helped you run faster, would you do it? In this episode, we explore plyometrics for runners and how they can help you run faster with just a few minutes per week - when done correctly. In this episode, you’ll learn:What are plyometric exercises?How runners can benefit from plyometricsHow to incorporate plyometrics into your routineWho should NOT do plyometricsSample plyometric exercisesCommon plyometric mistakes to avoidReferences:PMID: 38165636PMID: 33956587PMID: 32163923Haff & Triplett, Essentials of Strength and Conditioning. Human KineticsJoin us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TreadLightlyRunning💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend! 👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!

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The Tread Lightly Running Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner. . You'll learn about how to run faster, marathon training, the latest fueling science, how to prevent running injury, and more. Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching experience and have helped thousands of runners reach their goals through 1:1 coaching and group training. They've appeared in Runner's World, SELF, NPR, Outside, and other major media.