Advice on running technique
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Red5 posted 2 years ago.
Young padawan, welcome. I too have learned from my Master a new form for focusing the tri-Force into my running. Higher tempo, shorter strides, feet landing directly beneath me, body upright, lead from your hips, arms bent and hand relaxed. Focus.
I was a classic over-strider and when I shortened by stride and up'ed my tempo, I became much more efficient and faster. Less up and down more moving forward. Everytime your foot lands on the ground, scrape it back and kick up your heals and make sure you land directtly beneath your hips, keep evrything in line.
The tri-Force will be with you, always.
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Tri Hard posted 2 years ago.
One thing that I've been working on (very similar to Red5) is shortening my stride and increasing my cadence. From what I've heard you should be running at 90 strides per minute. I've found the easiest way to do this is start counting how many times your right hand (or left) comes forward, counting til 90. Before you start counting look at your watch to see what time it is. When you're done counting to 90, look at your watch, if you're at one minute, that's where you want to be. If you're at 1:05 you need to take shorter quicker strides, if you're at 1:10 you really need to work on it. I try to do this a couple time during each run, it's really helped me.
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JamieM posted 2 years ago.
Check out Ken Mierke's Triathlete's Guide to Run Training and his Evolution Method. It's a running technique like the others have described, shorter strides higher cadence. Good drills to help it develop.
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bigdogtwo posted 2 years ago.
ChiRunning by Danny Dryer. Very similar to Evolution running. I have read both and found both helpful and complementary.
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Tikal Dog posted 2 years ago.
I went with Pose Method and loved it. You should get the book + dvd.
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Homebrewermike posted 2 years ago.
I borrowed the Chi Running book from our local library and read it last weekend. I tried the technique on an hour trail on Monday and immediately noticed that my knees felt better than with my old style of running. My time for the run was similar but I also noticed that I was breathing with less effort and I felt much fresher than I normal do after a run.
Prior to trying the technique my knees would be sore the day after a run. Today after two consecutive runs in a row my knees are feeling much better than normal. I almost never run on consecutive days because of the pain. Day 3 in a row is tonight and I'm excited about it. I'm really excited about learning the technique and hopefully running without pain.
Will it lead to more speed? I hope so but if it doesn't I'll still be happier without the pain.
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RV posted 2 years ago.
JamieM;54997 wrote:
Check out Ken Mierke's Triathlete's Guide to Run Training and his Evolution Method. It's a running technique like the others have described, shorter strides higher cadence. Good drills to help it develop.
Ya, I got the book and the DVD. Evolution worked well for me. Since going with that method, I have eliminated the minor injuries/pains that I had previously from running. Also I no longer need motion control shoes, since I now run on the forefoot instead of being a heel stricker.
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oztrigal posted 2 years ago.
Homebrewer - even if the technique itself doesn't help with the speed, the consistant running definatly will!
I've suffered from shin splints for the last few years, and after reading about the pose method have changed from heel striking to midfoot striking, and also have a quicker cadence.. This combined with physiotherapy and stretching etc, has made me a much more consistant runner which in 2 months has helped me to smash some PB's!
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bluebirdbiker posted 2 years ago.
Here, read this attachment from Ken
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Red5 posted 2 years ago.
Great article BBB!
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Bryan
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I am wanting to change my running style during the off-season and was seeking further light from other tri-jedi's.
My running is ok, but could use some technical help. I'm not new to running, just new to competitive running. My main focus is improved economy. I'm considering the Pose method, mainly from a lack of knowledge about other techniques. I'm wondering what anyone who uses it may think (of the Pose method), other suggestions for techniques to consider, and problems encountered from changing techniques.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.