I recently had a run on an Alter-G anti gravity treadmill – a very strange experience! Here’s some thoughts on how to approach using the Alter-G in your training. Please chip-in and share your experiences.
Archive | Running Technique Tips
Why silly walking leads to better running
Visit any athletics track and you’re likely to see a coach overseeing a range of complicated looking running drills. If you’re confused by these silly walks and moves you are not alone. Potential strange looks from your neighbors aside, these traditional running drills can be useful in training for good running form.
Are children losing the art of running?
Running technique coaching for children playing team ball sports is an emerging niche because many young people have not developed the skill and strength to run well. Kathleen O’Connell is a sprint coach that does a great job coaxing out the inner runners in youthful competitors. In this article Kathleen shares observations on why children are losing the art of running and what parents can do about it.
US Olympic Trials 10,000m foot-strike variation
Some recent images taken of runners’ foot-striking patterns during the US Olympic Trials 10,000m events gives a rare insight into variability even amongst the elite. For now I’m going to say little and let these outstanding images taken by Dr Iain Hunter of Brigham Young University do the talking.
Does increasing stride rate improve running technique?
A recent study measuring changes in muscle activity as a result of lifting the stride rate of a group of recreational runners suggests that increasing cadence could lead to improvements in running technique. This is a useful finding, but like all research needs to be interpreted with caution.
Beginner running – about training pace
Beginner runners can often over-do high volumes of long, very slow running in the early stages of their training programs. But working on strength, coordination and technique is just as important as building fitness. This is where understanding the benefits of training at different paces can help you improve performance and build resilience against injury.
How to choose beginner running shoes
A few thoughts and considerations on choosing shoes for beginner runners. Avoid too many fancy features or too little support, a simple good running shoe is what you want.
Minimalist podiatry and orthotics in running
In a running world dominated by discussion of the benefits of minimalist running it seems the use of orthotics has flown under the radar. In this article I discuss: the prevalence of orthotic use, the importance of second opinions for runners and coaches and explain when orthotics might be needed.
Mouth and nose breathing in running
Elite runners Paula Radcliffe and Meb Keflezighi use external nasal dilators or breathing strips habitually, but do they offer any performance benefit? After a recent bout of miler’s cough, I decided to give enhanced nose and mouth breathing a go. So far the results in training are very encouraging.
Running evenly and setting your goal race pace
Whether you’re fast or slow, young or old, learning to plan and execute an evenly paced running race is the most effective strategy to claim your next personal best time.
Are you in good form or is your running form good?
The role of maintaining proper running form in consistent running performance.
Runblogger marathon foot strike study
This month Runblogger Pete Larson and colleagues published a study on foot strike patterns of runners completing a Marathon. Here I add my thoughts to the observations and conclusions of the authors.
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