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The Fast Lane, Episode 8: Foot Strength, Acceleration, and the Practical Side of Speed Development
May 4, 202641 minS0
<p>Speed development can quickly become overcomplicated, but Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter bring the conversation back to what matters most: the foot, the lower leg, the nervous system, and the athlete’s ability to handle impact. </p><p>For Dan, the answer starts with the foot. If athletes cannot absorb and manage energy through the lower leg, they are going to struggle to run fast. That means foot strengthening, isometrics, acceleration work, plyometrics, altitude drops, and teaching the body how to organize itself under impact. </p><p>Chris agrees and expands on the concept by describing what he sees in his fast...
