Run Smarter, Not Harder: Why Efficiency Beats Intensity
Anonymous
May 27, 2025
More Isn’t Always Better
Most runners think the only way to get faster is to work harder.
More intervals. More hills. More volume. More sweat.
And sure — intensity has its place. But if your body isn’t moving well, you’re just amplifying dysfunction. You’re working harder than you need to. And that’s a fast track to injury, plateaus, and burnout.
Want to run better, longer, and with fewer setbacks? It starts with efficiency.
What Does Running Efficiency Actually Mean?
Running efficiency is about getting more out of every step with less wasted energy.
It’s how elite runners seem to glide while others grind.
It’s influenced by:
Your posture
Your cadence
Where your foot lands
How well your joints and tissues absorb + return energy
The more aligned your system is, the less force you have to create — and the more force you can recycle.
The Cost of Inefficiency
When your mechanics are off, your body pays the price:
Overstriding creates braking and joint overload
Poor hip extension limits stride power
Collapsing arches create instability and fatigue
Slouched posture limits oxygen intake
Every run becomes harder than it needs to be. You burn out sooner. You get injured faster. And no amount of extra effort fixes the root problem.
How to Build Efficiency (The NBR Way)
At Natural Born Running, we teach you how to make your body do the work it was built to do — with less strain and more gain.
Here’s how:
✅ Running Blueprint — Find the physical blocks limiting your movement
✅ Stride Strong — Build the foot + lower leg strength to store and release energy
✅ Technique Transitioner — Learn how to run lighter, smoother, and with more rhythm
✅ Mobility + Posture Training — Open up the hips, spine, and ankles so everything can move together
We don’t just push effort — we program efficiency.
Train Smarter. Run Stronger. Get Results That Last.
Every step you take is either building performance… or breaking it down.
If you want to run better, it’s not about doing more. It’s about doing it right.
🎯 Start your 2-week free trial and learn how to run more efficiently from day one.
Coach Mick