--- title: "Fix Your Weakest Link: Running" description: "Fix Your Weakest Link: Running" --- [![Gym Source| Fit for your life](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png?width=626&height=105&name=Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png "Gym Source| Fit for your life")](https://blog.gymsource.com/) Search [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) [Search](https://www.gymsource.com/search) - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) - Menu - [Commercial](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) ### Products - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) ### Gym Source - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - Menu Item 1 - Menu Item 2 - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) ### Newsletter ### Social - - - - - - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - Fitness Spotlight - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - [Fitness Spotlight](https://blog.gymsource.com) - Fix Your Weakest Link: Running # Fix Your Weakest Link: Running Posted May 30, 2023 by Gym Source in [Fitness Accessories](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/fitness-accessories-2) , [Free Weights](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/free-weights) , [Cardio Training](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/cardio-training-2) , [distance running](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/distance-running) , [Endurance Training](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/endurance-training) , [endurance training](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/endurance-training-2) , [multigyms](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/multigyms) , [plyometrics](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/plyometrics) [![](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/15030051_ml_triathlon-runner.jpg?width=280&height=420&name=15030051_ml_triathlon-runner.jpg "15030051_ml_triathlon-runner")](https://blog.gymsource.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/15030051_ml_triathlon-runner.jpg) Are you doing well with the swimming and biking parts of your triathlon, but falling behind when it comes to running? While one part of this three-part race might come more naturally to you than others, fortunately you can train to improve your performance in all three. Here are some steps to boosting your running ability so it stacks up with the performance of your other two legs. An amazing way to boost your running ability is to train with plyometric exercises, which have been scientifically shown to boost running mechanics *and* cut down on the amount of energy your body needs to run. (What is plyometric exercise, you ask? It’s essentially “jump training”—or working out with the same explosive, dynamic movements you enjoyed as a kid.) Plyometric exercises can improve your power and speed, both important for running. But make sure you warm up first, and be consistent (say once a week during your race season or up to twice a week if your race is a few months away). Also, it’s best to put plyometric exercises into a wider routine of strength training workouts. For your strength training, use resistance training, [free weights](http://www.gymsource.com/free-weights) or [multigyms](http://www.gymsource.com/home-gyms) to work out different parts of your body. One example of a plyometric exercise is a squat jump. In a standing position, place your feet underneath your shoulders. Go into a low squat and jump up onto a platform, such as [Stroops Deluxe Plyoboxes](http://www.gymsource.com/stroops-deluxe-plyoboxes), which come in a variety of heights to steadily improve your jumps. When you jump on and off the boxes, you’ll gain leg strength and athletic control. *MORE: Fix the Weak Link of Your Triathlon: Swimming and Fix the Weak Link of Your Triathlon: Biking* For more information about plyometrics and plyometric accessories—and even more ways to improve your running results—visit [Gym Source](http://www.gymsource.com/gymsource-locations) today. *With thanks to our source:  *[*http://triathlon.competitor.com/2014/08/training/power-boost-your-brick-runs-with-plyos\_57776*](http://triathlon.competitor.com/2014/08/training/power-boost-your-brick-runs-with-plyos_57776) Share this story: # Recent Posts ## [May 30th, 2023 Fix Your Weakest Link: Running Are you doing well with the swimming and biking parts of your triathlon, but falling behind when it comes to running? 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