Comments on: Running is (Not!) Too Hard on the Body – Part II http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/ Runner's Information & Advice Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:50:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: SiamKarl http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-13463 SiamKarl Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:50:33 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-13463 Thanks for this, Mark. I tried out ChiRunning and liked the emphasis on gravity and turnover and changed my form accordingly over a couple years. Then I re-read the Pose method and realized that it was ChiRunning and more, as you say. It seems to me that a key Pose instruction missing in ChiRunning (and Evolution Running) is this: pull the heel towards the hip. This effectively keeps the knee weighted in front of the body as it "falls" forward - making the fall easier, thus making running easier each stride. It's brilliant! Of course all the other parts have to come together as well: no heel, no active landing, no push off, etc. Thanks for this, Mark. I tried out ChiRunning and liked the emphasis on gravity and turnover and changed my form accordingly over a couple years. Then I re-read the Pose method and realized that it was ChiRunning and more, as you say. It seems to me that a key Pose instruction missing in ChiRunning (and Evolution Running) is this: pull the heel towards the hip. This effectively keeps the knee weighted in front of the body as it “falls” forward – making the fall easier, thus making running easier each stride. It’s brilliant! Of course all the other parts have to come together as well: no heel, no active landing, no push off, etc.

]]> By: Jim Kelleher http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12309 Jim Kelleher Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:32:48 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12309 Hey Mark, Just wondering if I could print part of your articles in our running club newsletter for the Pikes Peak Road Runners. I would, of course, give you full credit and refer people to your blog as well. Thanks, Jim Hey Mark,

Just wondering if I could print part of your articles in our running club newsletter for the Pikes Peak Road Runners. I would, of course, give you full credit and refer people to your blog as well.

Thanks,
Jim

]]> By: Lana http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12308 Lana Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:56:00 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12308 Mark, you look great! It's a pleasure to watch you run, even if it's only for a few seconds! Mark,
you look great! It’s a pleasure to watch you run, even if it’s only for a few seconds!

]]> By: jon http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12245 jon Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:31:27 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12245 as i left in the first article i still havent had any problems with injury yet as a highschool xc runner. but as the milage increases i think the pain will set in. a couple things to try is ice baths or showers whatever u prefer. the objective is to restict blood flow and flush much of the lactic acid out of the muscles. i have been doin this faithfully every day since xc started and i believe it helps a lot. and try "the stick" for those of u with shin splints and exesive muscle aches and pains it helped a lot more than i thought. as i left in the first article i still havent had any problems with injury yet as a highschool xc runner. but as the milage increases i think the pain will set in. a couple things to try is ice baths or showers whatever u prefer. the objective is to restict blood flow and flush much of the lactic acid out of the muscles. i have been doin this faithfully every day since xc started and i believe it helps a lot. and try “the stick” for those of u with shin splints and exesive muscle aches and pains it helped a lot more than i thought.

]]> By: Mark Iocchelli http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12235 Mark Iocchelli Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:52:07 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12235 @Wayne: You are very welcome. I'm very passionate about form work. I think it's the most often neglected part about teaching running. Please let me know if I can help in any way. @Soozan: Basically, Pose wants you to run in minimalist shoes - ones without a high heel. The idea behind this is exactly as Jon has stated in the comment right after yours. And you're right - my shoes are rather cool! @Jon: Great points. I intend on getting into those sorts of things in follow-up posts. @Wayne: You are very welcome. I’m very passionate about form work. I think it’s the most often neglected part about teaching running. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

@Soozan: Basically, Pose wants you to run in minimalist shoes – ones without a high heel. The idea behind this is exactly as Jon has stated in the comment right after yours. And you’re right – my shoes are rather cool!

@Jon: Great points. I intend on getting into those sorts of things in follow-up posts.

]]> By: Jon (was) in Michigan http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12234 Jon (was) in Michigan Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:48:41 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12234 Good stuff, Mark. Love the video of you running outside. I need to get out and do the video again. I think its important to point out that flatter shoes and a more efficient running style gives your body more flexibility when it comes to adapting to issues such as uneven terrain and foot pronation. Running in high cushioned heels, striking heel first, can leave your body little room to adapt to things like that, ultimately leading to injury. Lastly, did your neighbors think you were a little goofy running back and forth in front of your house, videotaping it? Good stuff, Mark. Love the video of you running outside. I need to get out and do the video again.

I think its important to point out that flatter shoes and a more efficient running style gives your body more flexibility when it comes to adapting to issues such as uneven terrain and foot pronation. Running in high cushioned heels, striking heel first, can leave your body little room to adapt to things like that, ultimately leading to injury.

Lastly, did your neighbors think you were a little goofy running back and forth in front of your house, videotaping it?

]]> By: Soozan http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12233 Soozan Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:16:12 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12233 Your shoes are prettier than Dr. Romanov's shoes. Are certain shoes better to wear while running POSE style? Your shoes are prettier than Dr. Romanov’s shoes. Are certain shoes better to wear while running POSE style?

]]> By: Wayne B. http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12231 Wayne B. Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:13:52 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12231 Thanks for the info. I've been reading everything I can find on proper form for running. I try to concentrate on not striking my heels, but my heels do touch first. I just make sure I immediately roll forward. I also make an effort to plant my foot under my body and not out in front. This definately makes me feel lighter on my feet. I haven't had any injuries, just aches and stiffness. I run about 30 miles a week now, but will reach into the 40's soon. The POSE method is very interesting and I'm trying to incorporate some of the ideas in my running. I'm 56 and have been running for the last 3 years. I'll be buying into the program with the book and DVD. Thanks for sharing your sucess story with POSE. But what do I do with my 3 pair of Asics 2100's?? :) Thanks for the info. I’ve been reading everything I can find on proper form for running. I try to concentrate on not striking my heels, but my heels do touch first. I just make sure I immediately roll forward. I also make an effort to plant my foot under my body and not out in front. This definately makes me feel lighter on my feet. I haven’t had any injuries, just aches and stiffness. I run about 30 miles a week now, but will reach into the 40’s soon. The POSE method is very interesting and I’m trying to incorporate some of the ideas in my running. I’m 56 and have been running for the last 3 years. I’ll be buying into the program with the book and DVD. Thanks for sharing your sucess story with POSE. But what do I do with my 3 pair of Asics 2100’s?? :)

]]> By: Runner’s High with Running Kate » Pose Method http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-12229 Runner’s High with Running Kate » Pose Method Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:27:17 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/03/running-is-not-too-hard-on-the-body-part-ii/#comment-12229 [...] recently read a post on the Complete Running Network blog about running injury free and a method that the runner chose [...] [...] recently read a post on the Complete Running Network blog about running injury free and a method that the runner chose [...]

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