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The Science and Art of Good Running

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

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Impact of Calf Size on Running Economy

An analysis of how calf size influences running performance, particularly in relation to running economy. The chapter explores the contrast between European and Kenyan calf sizes, the importance of long tendons and small muscles for optimal performance, and the potential advantages of longer relative legs in elite runners.

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