Or the breeze, whatever. The three keys, according to Chris Carmichael, are a smooth stride, explosive power, and a strong torso. Here's how to get them: STRIDES, not all-out sprints, mean running as fast as you can while focused on form: back straight, head up, arms pumping in a straight line. Work them into normal runs, four reps of 20 seconds, resting 60 seconds between intervals. Best off pavement. SKIPPING improves fast-twitch muscle fibers and anaerobic power. Work in two sets of three 30-second reps; jog a minute between reps, three minutes between sets. PLANKS create core strength, which generates a quicker, more efficient stride—otherwise you're just flailing. Start in a modified push-up, on your forearms. With legs, torso, and head in a straight line, hold for 30 seconds. Three mornings a week, four reps, resting 30 seconds between. Work up to holding the pose for a minute.
Rothlin Viktor ran like the wind to win the Zurich Marathon Photographer: the_moment/Flickr
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Its Viktor Rothlin. cmon!
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Flag ThisViktor Rothlin is one of the best marathoners in the world. Being a 2.19 marathoner and having 20 years in the sport I can say that practicing relaxation during your runs is the key to running 'like the wind'...all of the above mentioned ideas are vital to perform well but you have to be relaxed while running hard...not impossible to do but takes practice...good article and Chris Carmichael is a great cycling coach.
Flag ThisViktor Rothlin is one of the best marathoners in the world. Being a 2.19 marathoner and having 20 years in the sport I can say that practicing relaxation during your runs is the key to running 'like the wind'...all of the above mentioned ideas are vital to perform well but you have to be relaxed while running hard...not impossible to do but takes practice...good article and Chris Carmichael is a great cycling coach.
Flag ThisViktor Rothlin is one of the best marathoners in the world. Being a 2.19 marathoner and having 20 years in the sport I can say that practicing relaxation during your runs is the key to running 'like the wind'...all of the above mentioned ideas are vital to perform well but you have to be relaxed while running hard...not impossible to do but takes practice...good article and Chris Carmichael is a great cycling coach.
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