Why are people able to take monster steps when they run whats the advantage?

Question

Why are people able to take monster steps when they run whats the advantage?

Answer 1

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Being able to take monster steps when running is not an advantage by itself.

It's when a runner is running moving his (or her) legs quickly - say 180 - 190 strides a minute - AND taking monster steps, the runner has a tremendous advantage.

And the advantage is this:  with each monster step, the runner is covering more ground faster than someone who takes smaller steps.

Again, keep in mind, you've got to have your legs moving quickly before this becomes an advantage.

Suppose you have two runners whose legs both move at 180 strides a minute.

One runner, with each step, covers 12 feet.

The other runner, with each monster step, covers 15 feet.

Each can take 10 steps in the same amount of time.

The runner who takes a 12-foot step can cover 120 feet in 10 steps.

In the same amount of time, the runner who takes a 15-foot step can cover 150 feet.

In 10 steps, and just 10 steps, the runner who takes monster steps is already 30 feet ahead of the other runner.

Make sense?

Regards,

Running_Dad

Answer 2

Your moving at a faster pace so the farther you run the farther you go. same thing as you jump

Answer 3

The length of the step is almost directly related to the strength of said person's legs.  Overstriding in attempt to move faster, the lactic acid effects will happen in the same amount of time, but you could easily get shin splints.

Answer 4

Its called stride length. Its a major advantage. For example im 6'2 my firend is 5'5 when we run together he takes to strides to my one. I can run easy, just focusin gon a big stride, wihle he has to work harder. Height is an advantage for stride length, but flexibility is evne more of and advantage.