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Theory & Practice: The Pose
in Human Body, Pose Method, TechniqueThe Pose is a fundamental ancient language of all species capable of interaction. We all understand and speak that language. It’s one of those things that everybody does without even realizing it or ever acknowledging it, but we are all mostly pretty fluent in it! How’s that? Simple.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain: Forefoot Pain (Ball of Foot)
in Running, Sports Injuries, TechniqueWhile forefoot pain can result from various factors, including injuries, unsuitable footwear, and underlying medical conditions, this article will focus on forefoot pain (pain in the ball of the foot), which is a common musculoskeletal pain associated with running.
Training: How to Keep Good Running Form for Long Distance
in 5K, Analysis, Running, Technique, TrainingWhile different distances do require different training plans, the running technique used, however, remains the same. Here’s why.
CrossFit: Increase WOD Running Speed in One Day
in CrossFit, Technique, TrainingFor all their variety, an overwhelming majority of WODs have one constant – running. That’s a lot of running in a community that says it hates running!
Technique: Head Position When Running
in 5K, Human Body, Running, TechniqueThe head position is a crucial point in making the muscular system of the whole body engaged in a specific way. It could be more efficient or less efficient and balanced depending on the head position orientation. As a consequence, the movement of the body could be more efficient and better balanced or not. Head The reason for this influence lies in the anatomical and physiological structure of the head. With such organs as vestibular apparatus in the ears and cerebellum, directly defining and regulating the body’s position in space, the head has an exceptional influence on any movement. This regulation is…
Technique: How to Run on Ice or Any Slippery Surface
in 5K, Balance, Perception, Running, TechniqueIce is a demanding surface and most people feel and move awkward on it. Even athletes that seem to be adept at the most complicated of moves often find themselves struggling to stay on their feet to say nothing of walking or even running on ice. Ability to run on ice (or any slippery surface) without the help of any ice traction devices has a certain irony to it. It unequivocally extinguishes all debate on running technique and effortlessly removes all thought up forms and variations of technique and leaves Pose Running as the only viable option. Push off? Paw back? Extended…
Theory & Practice: What Is Overstriding in Running?
in 5K, Perception, Running, Technique, TrainingOverstriding is a very simple thing, but it is still veiled in the cloud of confusion for one simple reason – it is impossible to identify and/or define something when you operate without a clear standard. When you are told that you’re overdoing something (and that’s what overstriding essentially means) the question arises: how did you come to a conclusion that I’m overdoing something? I think I’m just doing it. What makes you say I’m OVERdoing it? Is my ‘doing’ different from your ‘doing’? Who is to say that my ‘doing’ isn’t better than yours? Maybe what I’m doing is IT and you’re underdoing…
Et Cetera: 5 Things You Should Know About the Running Pose
in Etc., Running, TechniqueEvery single person who runs goes through the Running Pose, but not everybody is Pose Running. Click here to find out why.
Technique: Usain Bolt Can Top His Own World Record
in Running, Speed, TechniqueUsain Bolt could run 100m in 9.11 seconds. Given his constitution, genetics and his running technique he has what it takes and then some.
Training: How to Increase Running Speed in One Simple Step
in Running, Speed, TechniqueWhatever your current running speed is, you can run faster immediately by simply changing just one thing. Nothing else will give you the same result.
Theory & Practice: The Role and Importance of a ‘Standard’
in Pose Method, Science, TechniqueWe use the word ‘standard’ on daily basis, we’re all very familiar with its meaning. Here’s a quick sample of the meaning given in a dictionary just so we’re on the same page: standard |ˈstandərd| noun 1 a level of quality or attainment 2 an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations: the wages are low by today’s standards | the system had become an industry standard. • (standards) principles of conduct informed by notions of honor and decency: a decline in moral standards. • a form of language that is widely accepted as…
Technique: Proper Body Alignment in Running
in 5K, Balance, Running, TechniqueWhen running, proper body alignment becomes even more important. Considering the level of impact associated with running we must be even more diligent.
Technique: Analysis of Usain Bolt’s Running Technique
in Running, Science, TechniqueWhat is hidden behind the outer, visible picture of running that defines the superiority of this talented sprinter?
Theory & Practice: What is good running form?
in Running, TechniqueTo consider good running form as belonging just to elites doesn’t make sense. Good running form is the result of learning the skill.
Theory & Practice: Stride Frequency and Muscle-Tendon Elasticity Complex
in Human Body, Running, Science, Strength, TechniqueStride frequency is a very important parameter of running technique. Why do we pay so much attention to it? Why is 180 so important?
Technique: Going Barefoot Has Its Benefits
in Running, Strength, TechniqueAnd there are many. It will help you improve coordination, balance, perception, it will help you develop the foot muscles neglected and virtually atrophied due to wearing traditional shoes. The health of our feet is vital. A minor deviation could negatively reverberate through the entire body inside and out. Our feet are also indicators of the health of the rest of our body. Modern shoe industry completely disregards this otherwise our shoes would look very different. It’s not a panacea Running barefoot is not a miraculous solution to your running injuries as many naysayers happily noted in the recent years….
Calf Soreness
in Running, Sports Injuries, TechniqueCalf soreness is a rather common occurrence but not a standard one by any means. Some get it and others don’t.
Theory & Practice: The Extensor Paradox in Running
in Running, Science, TechniqueThe original article (below) on the topic at hand, was published in Biomechanics of Distance Running in 1990. As you read the data and conclusions from this research you’ll see that the scientific community was not ready to accept the idea of the role of gravity as a leading force in running. A classical vision of gravity strictly as a vertical force was predominant in the scientists’ minds and didn’t allow them to look at the facts from a different perspective. The most important thing there, a relationship between extensor muscles and gravity as one non-conflicting system with reciprocal coordination…
Injuries: Achilles Tendinitis – What Is The Problem?
in Sports Injuries, TechniqueAchilles Tendinitis, a common injury for lots of people, especially runners. It deprives them not only of pleasure of running, but also influences their entire daily experience. They spend a lot of money, time and effort to “cure” themselves from this painful injury to be able to continue doing what they love, i.e. running, but in many cases traditional medicine and approach completely fail them. And even in cases where a temporary relief is experienced, it is short-lived and the injury rears its ugly face again and again. A surgery, that is quite costly and comes with many promises but…
Theory & Practice: Do We Know How to Run?
in Perception, Running, TechniqueDoes the above question make any sense to anyone who is involved in running? Isn’t running a natural, simple and accessible for most people exercise for health, pleasure and competition? Is there anything wrong with this picture? By the latest statistical data, there are about 33.6 million people only in the US, including people running in some exercise program, which makes running the most popular and also the most dangerous kind of sport, because by the same statistical analysis, 2 out of 3 runners are injured every year. This statistic was first shown in the 70’s, when the running boom…
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