The Power Of The Run

Now that the weather is cooperating more often, we'll be renewing our dedication to running. That running will often come in the form of a sprint. Sprinting is a far more powerful stimulant for the qualities of fitness that we seek than any other style of running.

If the quality of an exercise is judged on its contribution to your functional capacity for the least time invested, sprinting ranks very high on the list. Up on the balls of your feet, driving hard; these are qualities that will challenge you on a far greater level than your typical jog.

There's a reason that distance is often thought of as the holy grail of running: it is relatively low-intensity work. Low-intensity work will always be more appealing, and will always contribute less to your overall capacity than high-intensity work. The vast majority of your running should be 800 meters or less, and at full speed throughout. Other great choices are varied terrain (such as mountain trails) and interval running.

Want to know more? Watch for details about an upcoming running clinic coming to Gravity Janes in June.