So what ARE drills, and what do they do? Think of drills as a bit like homework for running. Running is such a simple activity that doesn’t need to be overthought but if your goal is to improve and get the most out of your running, then by doing these drills as your running homework, even just once a week, you will begin to see improvements to your running efficiency and pace. They teach your body how to perform at a higher level than just running alone can. Different drills will teach your muscles specific things, but all of them involve some dynamic warming up, increasing your heart rate and activating the key muscles that you will want to be working properly to get the best out of your run.
They help avoid risk of injury by making sure your muscles are warmed up ahead of a tough session. They also help you develop good form by establishing proper movement patterns into your muscle memory so that they become automatic. Drills also help to improve your running technique by keeping you lighter and faster on your feet. In a race, that might mean being able to hold your target pace for a little longer as you begin to fatigue, or it might feel easier to push on in the final stages, because you’re able to hold the form that you’ve practised.
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