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Running speed isn’t just built with miles…👇

It’s built with power.

That’s why so many fast runners include plyometrics in their training.

Here’s why they work 👇

1️⃣ They improve explosive power

Plyometrics train your muscles to produce force quickly.

More force into the ground = faster acceleration and stronger strides.

2️⃣ They improve running economy

Your tendons learn to store and release energy like springs.

That means less effort for the same pace.

3️⃣ They strengthen your stride mechanics

Jump training improves coordination, stiffness in the lower leg, and ground contact efficiency.

Fast runners aren’t just logging miles.

They’re training their bodies to produce power quickly.

More power.

Quicker push.

Faster running.

Run like a girl! You got this!

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