Getting rid of my bouncy stride

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16 years ago 11/15/2009 4:31pm EST

After just finishing XC this year in highschool, i am looking to correct my bouncy stride for track. I would call myself a fairly good runner: 17:02 pr for the 5k.

Compared to many videos of runners who barely move up and down at all, I am moving up and down about 4-6 inches with each stride. Please help.

I feel like I could make myself a lot faster if I got rid of the bounce in my stride. I'm not sure if videos can be posted on here, but if someone replies how to do it, I can upload a video from one of my races.

Thanks a ton.

16 years ago 11/15/2009 4:38pm EST

re: len10

Don't fix it. Run middle-distance.

16 years ago 11/15/2009 4:43pm EST

re: len10

16 years ago 11/15/2009 4:45pm EST

re: len10

as long as you're continuing to improve, don't worry about it. Haile Geb has a bouncy stride and he's run 12:37 for 5k. Nothing wrong with bouncing.

16 years ago 11/15/2009 6:49pm EST

re: len10

Cut down on your stride length, and increase your turnover. Run with a book on your head. Go back in time and get some Kenyan parents. Many things can help.

16 years ago 11/15/2009 7:03pm EST

re: wejosquad

wejosquad wrote:
Cut down on your stride length, and increase your turnover. Run with a book on your head. Go back in time and get some Kenyan parents. Many things can help.

you WANT to bounce up and down a couple inches. That's what the majority of the pro's do.

It's also biomechanically how to run. It's about optimal vertical change, not minimizing it.

16 years ago 11/15/2009 7:15pm EST

re: alummm

I have the same problem as you. Watching myself on video in a pack of runners really makes in noticeable.

And guys on my team say "Look I'm (my name)", while jumping up and down while running.

Maybe you heel strike? I do.

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