Running Economy I can be quite positive with my presumptions when I say that most triathletes who run well have either come from a running background or have been coached well in the discipline of running. While some triathletes manage to achieve good run splits through experience and fitness the focus of this blog is improving running economy for triathletes. Having the benefit of starting out as a track and cross country runner myself, a considerable amount of my early running years were spent working on drills and speed under the guidance of a great coach. This is the focus that running should have for young athletes and endurance and strength will develop later, so what do we do with an older triathlete who has poor running form? Is it too late to improve? Should fitness be prioritised instead of technique? Is having an economical running style important for triathlon?