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  1. barefootandagile

    Still want to heel strike.

    I like to think of the my leg action as very compact and precise like that of a wheel.
  2. barefootandagile

    Still want to heel strike.

    It wasn't as creepy as it was written. He is an athlete that I train with who is a very beginning runner. So I have been giving him some tips.
  3. barefootandagile

    Still want to heel strike.

    Asked the fellow runner behind me today to describe what he say my feet doing as we ran ay 10:30mm pace. He said it didn't look like my heel even touched. My perception agrees with him.
  4. barefootandagile

    Still want to heel strike.

    Been running 21yrs now. Can't recall ever considering myself a purposeful heel striker. Early in my running I started using a mixture of shoes. Racing shoes, trainers and spikes. I think the combination of mixed footwear and varying speeds of running played a big role in my development of being...
  5. barefootandagile

    Nothing is carved stone.

    Weren't the 10 commandments carved in stone :-) I enjoyed a Garmin free run 3mi run followed by a Garminbike of 6.50mi. It is great to get the benefits out of different forms of feedback ;)
  6. barefootandagile

    Barefoot sprinting?

    Interesting...How did you get access to electronic timing so easy?
  7. barefootandagile

    I f*cking love barefootedness!

    I love barefootedness too!! My favorite times of barefootedness are in the shower and in the bed :-)
  8. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    Anything is possible!!
  9. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    Lee, """""" I think you're missing the point B&A."""""""" Are you sure you have explained your point clearly??..LOL """""" So the question is: should we recreational runners be running as slow as we often do?""""""" It would depend on the individual and his/her current skill of running...
  10. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    I teach that one should strive to let their foot land relaxed on the forefoot regardless of the inclination as an ideal. The main condition when that goal is most challenged is when the footing is very uneven and slippery. In those conditions wearing appropriat footwear to insure stabile landing...
  11. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    I am of the opinion and experience that technique can be learned and practiced at many speed ranges even at beginner level. Typically the beginner will need to do less on either capacity due to lower level of conditioning as well as lower skill level of technique. Basically I don't think there...
  12. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    I am a little bias being one that is capable of maintaining a consistent and efficient technique at very slow speeds to very high speeds. As a result my advice for someone in your situation/experience is to explore your options if you aren't satisfied with current experience. I really enjoy...
  13. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    I think the answer is a resounding YES, those factors and others affect our gait. To what extent depends upon how equipted and experienced we are as runners.
  14. barefootandagile

    Still looking for anti-friction material for speedwork

    Lee, He said, he would wear spikes ;)
  15. barefootandagile

    Still looking for anti-friction material for speedwork

    These look nice , http://m.eastbay.com/?uri=product&sku=26627737&model=185245&cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH:%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH
  16. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    Jason, If you want to see the info on pose and coriolis effect check your inbox :)
  17. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    Jason, Do you check and respond to your inbox here? If you don't that's cool. I will just stop sending you messages. Thx
  18. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    Dr. Romanov and I have never had a discussion about corilios effect. He does speak about it in his book though o can't locate mine at the moment.
  19. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    Jason, What two ways were you thinking of?
  20. barefootandagile

    The Running Form Thread

    Jason, When moving from step to step while running ;)