What the heck does 'lateral weight shift' mean? Haven't run into that before, so a quick
"what it is and why you shouldn't have it" ?
"what it is and why you shouldn't have it" ?
Yes, I've considered that possibility, but let's start with the simplest, most obvious explanation.Yes, IF you stop doing what caused the problem/pain it will go away with time. Backing off is certainly a good idea but avoiding the cause will be key for your future goal of 10+ mile runs. If you are not aware of weight shift now it is very likely that you constantly have variations/inconsistency in your running form that manifests itself as normal the more you run and the more intense that you run.
What the heck does 'lateral weight shift' mean? Haven't run into that before, so a quick
"what it is and why you shouldn't have it" ?
I would still be interested in knowing what kind of drills you recommend, if you have the time."Lateral weight shift" refers to actively moving ones body weight from side to side as they run during each step. Rather than control the weight to move forward at each step. Lateral weight shift is a big contributor to itbs overuse pain. Some even believe it is the main cause.
Now that's about the stupidest thing I ever watched. Why the hell would that even be in the darn Olympics?speaking of walking... these gals "walk" a 5K about twice as fast as I can run! Dang! But they sure do look silly doing it.
I have to wonder if there's any kind of risk to hips and other joints with that much hip "twisting" going on.
Lee,
As you run do you feel pressure on your feet roll/shift from outer forefoot to inner forefoot? If so, it is a good indicator of excessive lateral shift.
By that logic, if I had perfect technique, I should be able to run as far as I like with no conditioning. Doesn't jibe with my experience.Lee,
In regards to overuse running injuries, yes the first place I recommend evaluating is technique. Then how much activity. Fix technique and you can essentially do as much of the activity as you like
speaking of walking... these gals "walk" a 5K about twice as fast as I can run!
I have noticed, however, that you do tend to recommend a change in technique for virtually every malady. Not sure if that is warranted, or if it's a case of you interpreting things according to your professional expertise--coaching, rather than medicine. I've noticed that the Sock Doc, a chiropractor, tends to interpret most injuries in terms of muscle imbalances. All good things to keep in mind of course--and I get that poor technique will tend to manifest itself as injury the more one does something--but I believe a reasonable first course of action would be simply to increase mileage more gradually, as just about anyone would recommend, given my recent running surge--going from 5 to 9.3 miles max run and 10-15 mpw to 20-25 mpw, in less than three weeks--and my age. If that doesn't do the trick, then seek alternative solutions.
And they do it while persnickety judges watch them closely to make sure that every single step is a walking step. The rule is that they must have constant contact with the ground. One running step ie both feet in the air at the same time, and they're DQ'd.
The 50k walk is arguably the hardest sport in the Olympics and, yeah, they're faster than most runners ... really bizarre to watch when you're not familiar with it, but it's a highly respected sport in a lot of countries.
Good point about hip and joint problems, too - the sport is pretty brutal.
Keeping Occam's Razor in mind is helpful.
Do razors really have a place in barefoot running?
Any opinions then, Jason, on what might be going on with my ITBS, or if my proposed solution seems reasonable? This assumes that you've read all my drivel above.We all see the world through our won frame of reference. Not that it's a bad thing, but it is good to keep in mind when soliciting advice. Keeping Occam's Razor in mind is helpful.
By that logic, if I had perfect technique, I should be able to run as far as I like with no conditioning. Doesn't jibe with my experience.