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Running form

  • 30-10-2009 5:42pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭


    There have been a few threads on here recently discussing various methods of running - pose etc. - but none actually giving tangible pointers on good running form that I can remember. I know this is verging on free coaching and probably impossible without seeing the person run but are there any generic pointers on good running form.

    In the last month of training I have always experienced tension pain in the neck / shoulder blade area which I can only conclude comes from an unrelaxed posture. Any tips please?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,096 ✭✭✭--amadeus--


    Some basic pointers here. Most running books will have a chapter on form as well but I would guess that if you really serious about improving form you should probably join a local club


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 johnnyfox24


    I would recommend the Alexander Technique for learning good running form - if you google it you can find out about it and lessons in it etc. It trains the body to be relaxed and to run without the handbrake on, so to speak.

    The basic principles for good running form is to allow the body move freely and conserve energy - that is, be at your full height, head up, shoulders relaxed and arms loose with hands open - having your fists clenched causes unnecessary tension & wastes energy.

    If you have a look on youtube of Michael Johnson setting his 400m record you'll see such an efficient running form in action...in fact he looks like he's going in reverse in it!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭misty floyd


    In the last month of training I have always experienced tension pain in the neck / shoulder blade area which I can only conclude comes from an unrelaxed posture. Any tips please?

    I used to get that a lot training for my first marathon in May. Every LSR actually. My training buddy was the same and it seems to have gone since for both of us. Just something I noticed.


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