Hunter Kemper's Running Style
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Paiko posted 2 years ago.
Cam Brown has very little movement also. He keeps his elbows high with very little swing. Hard to do, I tried. I think that we shouldn't try to emulate a particular running syle and go with what's natural for you. That of course doesn't mean not trying to tweak here or there for better efficency.
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Atropos posted 2 years ago.
I imagine he has a really strong core that he can keep still while running.
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sparknote_s posted 2 years ago.
At my college there is an extremely fast distance runner who does the exact same thing...hmmm
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Sling posted 2 years ago.
Paiko wrote:
I think that we shouldn't try to emulate a particular running syle and go with what's natural for you.
Oh I was only trying to see if I could run like that. Nah, I am way too old of a dog to be trying new tricks like totally changing my running stye ;)
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tri4cura posted 2 years ago.
I totally agree with the very strong core statement. The transverse abdominal originates from the lower spine and then wraps around attaching at the ribs, abdominals and pelvis. In the proper posture of running the abdominal is pull toward the spine and upwards into the ribs. This stabilizes the pelvis and torso like a weight belt would while lifting. This core strenght allows a person's torsoa have very little movement while running.
A book that you may want to check out from your local library is Core Performance, author by Mark Verstegen and Pete Williams. In there you will find many workouts that can improve core strenght and therefore increase your performance strenght and balance. Hope that this reply is helpful in your quest.
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Atropos posted 2 years ago.
I recently started doing the core strengthening exercises in Going Long. Pretty simple stuff like Supermans, Pikes, and Oblique exercises, but it's a good workout and my midsection is pretty sore afterwards so I guess it's working.
Hopefully it translates to a better swim and run for me. :p
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SundayND posted 2 years ago.
my coach/friend tells me to make sure my arms are loose but close to the body, and at least a 90 degree or more bend - which brings your arms up more in front of your chest. Hands relaxed and like you are holding a martini glass. Keep jaw and face floppy. Felt kinda weird at first, as I tend to lower my arms, but it uses much less energy. I was able to keep my HR down about 5 bpm.
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I had the distinct privilege of running behind Hunter Kemper for a little while a few days after Alcatraz in San Francisco (he was obviously out for an easy stroll).
What I noticed about his stride was how little he moved his upper body - it was almost like his torso was completely still and only his legs were moving.
I imagine this is a very efficient and energy-saving way to run, but I tried emulating it and even trying to I couldn't keep my upper body that still.
I wonder if there is any way to practice that to get that way or if it just comes natural? Anyone else ever notice that with pro triathletes?
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