Running form/drills

Jacklyn Moore · February 5, 2014 3:54PM

OK. I took a suggestion and looked up videos on running form on-line. Now i'm really confused. There are way to many "ideas" to choose from. Do you guys have any video/drills that you prefer? I'm a new runner and need all the guidance I can get. Thanks-Jacklyn

Al Truscott · February 5, 2014 6:17PM

For starters: http://members.endurancenation.us/Resources/Wiki/tabid/91/Default.aspx?topic=Run+Technique+Review

Jacklyn Moore · February 5, 2014 10:39PM

Thank you Al. I hadn't found that in the wiki.

rlh2000 · February 7, 2014 11:39AM

I've been at a PT conference all week and been in several sessions where they are really stressing the importance of a slight forward lean of the trunk to help engage the glutes. In the next few days I'll try to summarize all the good tidbits I've gotten into a post.

[Deleted User] · February 7, 2014 11:45AM

Rachel, are you in Las Vegas?

rlh2000 · February 7, 2014 12:03PM

Carol, for a few more minutes! Then getting out of this crazy city!

Dave Tallo · February 7, 2014 1:20PM

This is the DVD you want. It's short and managable, but he says a lot and gives you the info and drills you need in order to critically understand and improve your form.

http://bobbymcgee.com/triathlon-the-run-comprehensive-running-biomechanics-drills/

Jacklyn Moore · February 7, 2014 2:05PM

WOW! Thanks everyone.

Al Truscott · February 7, 2014 2:28PM

Posted By Rachel Hawe on 07 Feb 2014 11:39 AM

I've been at a PT conference all week and been in several sessions where they are really stressing the importance of a slight forward lean of the trunk to help engage the glutes. In the next few days I'll try to summarize all the good tidbits I've gotten into a post.

Coaches (including ours) emphasize a slight forward lean of the *whole body*, with no bend @ the waist. A very good example of how to use this as a "drill" at the start of a running session is shown briefly in the Nike Flyknit commercial currently airing. Ashton Eaton, current decathlon superstar is shown practicing a forward lean at the start of a track interval. The relavent frame is @ 0:57 in this long version (also good examples of running form of Allyson Felix and Mo Farah): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJn6...6FLe_ZGqMI

Jacklyn Moore · February 7, 2014 7:07PM

@Dave- ordered video. Did you do the whole package that he offers or just the video? Thank you very much!

@Al- Video was interesting. So you lean forward until you feel like your falling then run?

Jan Schorpion · February 8, 2014 7:14AM

even Bobby McGee's free videos include very helpful tips.

[Deleted User] · February 8, 2014 1:46PM

Posted By Al Truscott on 05 Feb 2014 06:17 PM

For starters: http://members.endurancenation.us/Resources/Wiki/tabid/91/Default.aspx?topic=Run+Technique+Review

Thanks for the link, Al. Never knew that was there.

[Deleted User] · February 8, 2014 1:47PM

A somewhat related discussion about my own personal run technique over here

http://members.endurancenation.us/F...fault.aspx

Dave Tallo · February 8, 2014 10:00PM

Posted By Jacklyn Moore on 07 Feb 2014 07:07 PM
<p>@Dave- ordered video. Did you do the whole package that he offers or just the video? Thank you very much!</p>

The video alone has been more than enough for the last three years. I have thought about a one on one session or the whole package, but I'm really not going to pursue either until I feel like I have fully exhausted the utility of the video.

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