Likewise, before soldiers attempt something as physically challenging as the obstacle course, they need to have some familiarity with activities like Movement Drills that tax their ability to maintain balance and coordination. Soldiers, like athletes, benefit from becoming more powerful and efficient runners. As power and efficiency improves, so does speed. As an athlete, lack of speed may get you caught from behind. As a soldier, you may not make it to the next fighting position, so the stakes are a lot higher.
Many people think that speed is a natural gift that can t be trained.
This is not true. Though certain components of speed are genetically determined, the others can be improved through proper training. The bottom line is that movement drills will help you maximize your speed and even improve your efficiency for distance running.