CATEGORY | Technique
A 1:55 Marathon Is Possible — What the London Marathon 2026 Revealed
in Marathon, TechniqueA 1:55 marathon may be closer than expected. London 2026 reveals how cadence and Falling Angle together define the next performance barrier.
Boston 2026: A Skill Filter, Not an Endurance Test
in Analysis, Marathon, TechniqueThe Boston Marathon 2026 wasn’t just another race; it was a masterclass in biomechanical execution. How technical mastery shattered the course record.
Gout Gout’s 19.67 in the 200m Sets the Tone for the Upcoming Season
in Analysis, TechniqueGout Gout ran 19.67 in the 200m at the Australian Athletics Championships, a performance that surpasses Usain Bolt’s result at the same age. A kinematic comparison shows that the key difference lies in the first 100 meters, where Bolt’s longer stride length creates a measurable advantage. For 17 years, Usain Bolt’s world records in the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) have remained untouched, challenging every new “prodigy” who enters the sport. The question has persisted: who will come next? This prolonged expectation has now focused on Gout Gout, the young Australian sprinter whose performances have renewed attention across the sport….
Technique: How High to Pull Your Foot Up When Running?
in Running, Speed, TechniqueMany runners try to control how high their foot travels without realizing what actually determines it. This article explains why foot height is a…
Why Human Running Has Barely Improved: 1 Second in 100 Years
in Running, Speed, TechniqueOne second in one hundred years raises a difficult question. In a century of technological and scientific progress, sprinting has barely improved.
The Curious Case of Andre De Grasse: What Really Makes Sprinters Faster
in Running, Speed, TechniqueAndre De Grasse’s plateau exposes a recurring flaw in sprint training: isolated physical qualities rise, yet speed remains unchanged. His case highlights the deeper mechanism most approaches overlook.
The Free Falling Concept: Using Gravity for Effortless Running
in Perception, Pose Method, Running, TechniqueDeveloped by Dr. Nicholas Romanov in 1977, the Free Falling Concept redefines running as a partnership with gravity – transforming effort into ease and movement into skill.
Running for Life: The Pose Method® Approach for Senior Runners
in Health, Running, TechniqueLongevity in running begins with precision. Discover how learning the mechanics of movement can protect your joints, sharpen coordination, and keep you moving well for years to come.
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.
Theory & Practice: The Pose
in Human Body, Pose Method, TechniqueDiscovered by Dr. Nicholas Romanov, The Pose unveils movement as the universal language of human action. From this insight emerged the Pose Method—a framework that transforms how we understand, teach, and experience movement itself.
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…
Overstriding in Running: The Most Common Running Technique Error
in 5K, Perception, Running, Technique, TrainingWhat Is Overstriding in Running Overstriding in running occurs when the foot lands too far in front of the body’s center of mass.This creates braking forces that slow forward movement and disrupt efficient mechanics.In efficient running, the foot lands under the body during support rather than ahead of it. The idea of landing ahead of the body seems simple, yet confusion still surrounds the term. If someone tells you that you’re “overdoing” something – which is essentially what overstriding implies – you might ask: how do you know? Maybe I’m just doing it differently. Who decides what is too much?…
Running Pose vs Pose Running: 5 Things to Know
in Etc., Running, TechniqueEvery runner passes through the Running Pose—but not every runner is Pose Running. This article clarifies the difference and why it matters.
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.
How to Increase Running Speed: What Actually Makes You Faster
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.
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