Hey Reader,

The rule of thumb in running is that for every 1kg you lose, you can expect to run 1 second per km faster.

But if you're chasing the number on the scale, you might be leaving speed on the table.

So today I'm going to show you:

• Why weight on the scale is only the half truth
• How to get faster instantly with one simple change

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So... How Much Does Weight ACTUALLY Matter?

Studies have shown that supporting your bodyweight uses about 74% of your running energy.

And if you look at elite marathoners, they're a lot leaner than their 100m sprinter counterparts.

But the scale doesn't tell the full story.

Weight carried in your legs slows you down more than the same weight carried in your trunk.

The reason is something called the lever principle.

It states that the further weight sits from your center of mass, the more energy your muscles burn swinging, lifting, and stabilizing with every stride.

It's why the shoe Sebastian Sawe wore when he broke 2 hours in the Marathon gets so much attention...

It weighed only 97g!

And because weight on the feet matters so much, experts are still debating how much that shoe influenced the London Marathon result...

Especially since the top two men and the top woman all wore the same one. (It's the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 if you were wondering)

So here's how to use this to get faster

• Lose the body fat if you've got it to lose.
  You'll run significantly faster. But elite runners don't obsess over the scale. They focus on getting better.
  Chase the speed. The weight will follow.

• The quickest win is in your kit bag.
  Reducing weight on your feet and wrists will make you faster faster than almost anything else. So getting lighter laces, lighter socks, lighter shoes and a lighter watch is an easy way to improve your running economy instantly.

Summer's almost here. Let's make sure you're ready for it.

Nicklas

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