Perhaps akin to Roy Batty's desire for more life, or rather The Bruce Dickinson's want for more cowbell, I want to go faster. I think I've got more in me. I want to get my time down a little more, then do some local 5k's barefoot to represent.
I'm down to 22:45, but I think I'm running inefficiently. I get tired and each mile is slower. I also develop a small abrasion on each foot during my faster runs, which results in a superficial small flap of skin about 1-2mm by 1cm wide. I'm probably pushing off or pawing back or something.
I'm guessing these abrasions occur because I'm transferring too much energy during the wrong point of contact. The forces would be most evenly distributed when surface area is maximal, such as when the whole foot is on the ground. This would also minimize abrasions.
I've been reading about form, the knees, the arms, springiness, and watching these guys run the 5000m.
Efficient Running
The Biomechanics of Running
The Science of Running
In general, it appears that the feet and lower legs should be springs, because they just don't have the muscle for driving. It seems that hip extension is where the power should be delivered. This also appears to be when the whole foot is touching the ground. In addition, the gluts are among the largest muscles in the body.
This all sounds good in my head, but I'll need to try it out. Any thoughts?
I'm down to 22:45, but I think I'm running inefficiently. I get tired and each mile is slower. I also develop a small abrasion on each foot during my faster runs, which results in a superficial small flap of skin about 1-2mm by 1cm wide. I'm probably pushing off or pawing back or something.
I'm guessing these abrasions occur because I'm transferring too much energy during the wrong point of contact. The forces would be most evenly distributed when surface area is maximal, such as when the whole foot is on the ground. This would also minimize abrasions.
I've been reading about form, the knees, the arms, springiness, and watching these guys run the 5000m.
Efficient Running
The Biomechanics of Running
The Science of Running
In general, it appears that the feet and lower legs should be springs, because they just don't have the muscle for driving. It seems that hip extension is where the power should be delivered. This also appears to be when the whole foot is touching the ground. In addition, the gluts are among the largest muscles in the body.
This all sounds good in my head, but I'll need to try it out. Any thoughts?