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Comment by Joseph Karrmann on September 15, 2011 at 6:43pm

Hey Eric, you counsel patience for the fore foot strike. I am a heel striker and I cant seem to get out of the habit. Got any further advice?

Comment by Cary "Abe" Gilman on September 14, 2011 at 7:34am

Thanks Eric for posting this video, what a great website!  I am going to start the drills tonight and can't wait to start our training in November!  Born to Run has changed my life and your website reignited my passion for running!

Abe

Comment by Graciela Dimas on September 9, 2011 at 1:49pm

OMG  I being running all my life as a wild runner(no techniques) when I was in high school (18 years ago)I used to run with this technique without knowing . Now I run and my knees ,back, and one side of hip hurt. Went to the doctor and He told me I have no arthritis and that my bones are fine  .Upon seeing this video I realize that I don't run the way I use to do back in high school, I am putting all my weight on my  heels!! running 40 minutes non stop 3-5 times a week with the wrong technique .Thank you so much can't wait to go for a run and try my new technique.

Comment by Barb Silon on September 5, 2011 at 6:11pm

I jogged 2 miles today after teaching an hour weight/cardio class. Legs were

tired, but felt great.  Thanks for the support.  :-)

Comment by Barb Silon on September 4, 2011 at 5:49pm

EXCELLENT FORM...GREAT ADVICE AND COACHING!

Comment by Eric Orton on August 22, 2011 at 5:20pm

Benji - Great question and one I will address in full with a future video.  But essentially you got it.  Keep the elbows bent at a 90 degree, with a focus on driving the elbows BACK, more than forward and be sure your arms are not crossing in front of your body - keep them going north and south.  Most importantly, you want to be relaxed.  A relaxed athlete is a fast athlete.  In my clinics I tell runners to imagine you are running with a 5 pound dumbbell in each hand and the shorter your arm lever the better and most efficient.  The longer your arm (lever), the heavier the weight will be, not efficient.

 

Also, one thing that is lost in this is when you want a strong kick at the end of a race or interval or hitting it hard up a hill, you want to drop your forearm so your arm almost goes straight as it goes back.  Imagine how you would pole when Nordic skiing.  This motion will provide some propulsion when you need a quick bursts and is very effective - but should not be done during your normal endurance running form. 

E

Comment by Benji Wolski on August 14, 2011 at 6:29am

What is a good arm/hand position. I had read elsewhere that you should keep your arms at 90degrees at the elbow, with forward and back movement from the shoulders(not swinging the shoulders), and shoulders back relaxed and down, chin up. I was watching a 14km race on TV today, and all the front runners seemed to have their arms bent higher, maybe about 70-50 degrees at the elbow, with their hands a bit higher, still with forward movement from the shoulders, and there elbows appeared reasonably loose. any suggestions. 

Comment by Eric Orton on August 7, 2011 at 9:04am

@ Michelle - Great. Really focus on running in place. When you do take it outside - focus on ONE thing at a time - not everything.

Comment by Michelle on August 7, 2011 at 6:48am

Love these training drills!  I am going to practice these drills in front of a mirror to self correct...then head out to try to improve my technique.  Thanks Eric!

Comment by Eric Orton on July 9, 2011 at 9:08pm

@ Lori - Great question, long answer.  Off to NYC for a few days and will respond when I return.  But, cadence should not change relative to speed.  This takes some time and practice when running slow, as you experience with your client.  A good way to train this is on hills, running DOWNHILL to train her nueromuscular system to get used to faster turnover.  Also, when she is trying to run SLOW with HIGH cadence, have her run for as long as she can maintain high cadence and low HR, then stop and walk - continue this pattern over and over interval style,  Thru time she will be able to go long and long at an easy effort/high cadence.

Another often over looked area is to train her core and stomach muscles. She might be weak there, not allowing her to be efficient and economical at a higher cadence.  Do exercises that are working the core while the legs are moving, leg lifts for example.  NOT crunches.  Also have her stand on one leg, while lifting the other knee as high as possible, activating the core and holding in that position.

Hope this helps - E

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