Laura, I totally need to move that last sentence of your previous post to the pub. HAHAHA. Sorry...I'm a 15 year old stuck in a 34 year old's body.
Now that you mention it, he does bear a striking resemblance...He also happens to be the developer of the method, if you were not aware ;-)
I'm starting the appreciate the truth of this a bit more with each run.This is the interesting thing about running form- we have no conclusive evidence that anything is really right or wrong.
I don't use a "method" other than making sure I am feeling the least possible amount of impact and having the most fun, mostly using insight from reading things famous Ken-Bob has said. Also, since my husband is my "coach" he helps me with programs of alternating my types of runs during the week. During a training time, we usually put in one one long, relaxed run; one tempo run; and one interval speed workout. I can do most of it barefoot, but have learned that when I run my long runs with him, I need to be prepared with footwear, since he takes me in strange places.
I'm was definitely feeling it. I'm amazed at how small adjustments can have a great consequences.We can't run without feelings.
I'm was definitely feeling it. I'm amazed at how small adjustments can have a great consequences.
I'm going to see how it goes next week, by keeping it light and quick. I think that my knees were feeling it this past week.
We're in agreement on this one.Personally, I don't like to feel pain/tension after the run. For me that is a sign that I didnt excecute optimal technique.
Jim,
i think you could work on maf and form at the same time. they're both going to frustrate the hell out of you so why take longer than necessary?
I think it's essentially the same thing, it's just that for me, and perhaps other runners like me, the sequence is: Easy, Fast, Smooth, and Light. Once running becomes easy, I want to go faster. And when I go faster, I feel smoother. Now I'm starting to feel light. I think when I can sustain an even faster pace I'll feel light most of the time.I guess there's still more than one way to skin a cat!
If you're lost and don't want to use a map or ask directions, that is being stubborn. If you're lost but understand the geography and have your bearings, you can trust yourself to find the way. If you're running and getting injured or not achieving your goals, you should consider changing your method or getting a coach. If you don't, that is being stubborn. If you're running and doing just fine, no need for a method or coach.We can't run without feelings. I find it fascinating and confusing that some/many don't want to use a method. I think it boils down to just being stubborn. Kind of how guys never want to use a map or directions.....
I dunno, at least in terms of posture, I feel confident in saying at least some runners are doing it wrongly. It's almost painful to watch.This is the interesting thing about running form- we have no conclusive evidence that anything is really right or wrong... it's all a giant crap shoot.
Well, I guess I can see that. Trying to be succinct can have its pitfalls. Having been married to him for thirty years, I think I can handle the humor. Back at you.Laura, I totally need to move that last sentence of your previous post to the pub. HAHAHA. Sorry...I'm a 15 year old stuck in a 34 year old's body.
Definitely agree. I can't say that I'm the paragon of perfect form, but I see a lot of people who seem off. Of course, I don't know if they have some sort of imbalance or disability, but I'd say 70% of the neighborhood joggers.I dunno, at least in terms of posture, I feel confident in saying at least some runners are doing it wrongly. It's almost painful to watch.