However, most serious modern-day runners recognize the importance of strength and speed training in their workout plans.
Many runners incorporate strides toward the end of their workouts.
Strides help recovery, improve leg turnover and prepare you for speedwork. I like doing them on grass or on the track. It s a fast, yet comfortable pace for 75-100 yards. Slow jog back and repeat for a set of 6. Skipping we did this when we were kids and not even thinking about how it s done.