How to Run More Efficiently and Avoid Injury

The Tortoise and the Hare

Cliff Young waving during ultra marathon

Cliff Young

All of the professional athletes knew that it took about 5 days to finish the race. In order to compete, one had to run about 18 hours a day and sleep the remaining 6 hours. The thing is, Cliff Young didn’t know that! When the morning of the second day came, everyone was in for another surprise. Not only was Cliff still in the race, he had continued jogging all night.

Eventually Cliff was asked about his tactics for the rest of the race. To everyone’s disbelief, he claimed he would run straight through to the finish without sleeping.

Cliff kept running. Each night he came a little closer to the leading pack. By the final night, he had surpassed all of the young, world-class athletes. He was the first competitor to cross the finish line and he set a new course record.

When Cliff was awarded the winning prize of $10,000, he said he didn’t know there was a prize and insisted that he did not enter for the money. He ended up giving all of his winnings to several other runners, an act that endeared him to all of Australia.

How the Cliff Young Shuffle and Chi Running can improve your efficiency

Thomas Mueller explains his innovative technique on how to use less energy and reduce impact while running. Mueller is a 32-year endurance sport athlete who has completed over 100 marathon and ultradistance races. He demonstrates the “ultra shuffle” made famous by Australian runner Cliff Young.

Thanks to:

Elitefeet.com

Thomas Mueller

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