resistance chute

Question
I recently noticed some soccer players training-running with resistance chutes.
I would like like to increase my 'power' also,but I am a  not about to go running through the park pulling a parachute!
I dont have a runners build,I am short and stocky with short legs and short choppy strides.
I enjoy running indoors on my treadmill-I can run while watching a game on the telly. It has an incline function. Should I run on an incline? I have tried 'sprints' but they are a turn off to me. I like to zone out and just run along.
I know one other guy with my build that is very powerfull and agile. Maybe he lifts weights or maybe its genetic.  Anyway,any help appreciated!

Answer
Well, there is only a few ways to increase 'power', and you don't get it by strumming along at the same slower paces.  If that was the case, then all the marathoners would end up being sprinters, if all that long distance running was 'supposed' to make them faster athletes.  

I don't advise the parachutes because they are simply not proven at all in study after study to increase speed.  Actual speeds attained are much slower than what the athlete needs to be at, and foot contact times increase, not decrease (contact times need to decrease in order for speed to increase).  This is why parachutes look fancy, but are a waste.  

Sprints are about the only way to go in your case, sorry to tell you.  I would alternate your treadmill runs on an interval fashion.  This would be a mix of your slow/steady runs for a short period, then a sprint for an even shorter period.  An example would be doing a 4 minute jog, and a 30 second sprint.  Do this 4 times for an 18 minute workout session, as an example.  You can also split it up on the minute, such as 50 seconds jog, 10 seconds sprint, doing so each minute.  This might be more suitable after a 5 minute jog to get tuned up for the sprints.  

I hope this helps you well, feel free to get my free guide, the Mini-Max Method, at http://speeddialcoach.com/minimax.pdf

Rick Karboviak