Really??? wrote:
To all the people saying stick with your running form, have you ever seen an elite not kick back? Or atleast an elite man? I rest my case.
Michael Johnson did quite well.
Really??? wrote:
To all the people saying stick with your running form, have you ever seen an elite not kick back? Or atleast an elite man? I rest my case.
Michael Johnson did quite well.
Really??? wrote:
To all the people saying stick with your running form, have you ever seen an elite not kick back? Or atleast an elite man? I rest my case.
Gabe Jennings has pretty funky form. Low knee lift, short stride. 1:46.99, 3:35, 13:44. NCAA and Olympic Trials champion.
See here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHv3Ls3Zr2EJ.O. wrote:
Michael Johnson did quite well.
Yes he did. Michael Johnson had the best leg mechanics of any sprinter in history, and by a fairly wide margin. This allowed him to run as fast as he did, because his spine angle (rearward lean) and spine arch certainly did him no favors.
Usain Bolt with MJ's leg mechanics: 9.44, 19.09, 42.99.
Just ran across this older thread but is very relevant to me today.
Thanks for the great insights/advice - this is exactly what I need to do to improve my stride. Tried it today- awkward pony/ tired out earlier than usual but was much faster and didn't experience nagging ITB issue till mile 5 of 6. ITB is because I'm too tight in hips/back and weaker hamstrings/glutes.
I was more balanced using the combined effort and form vs relying on strong core and quads -
After the run, I know it will take time to strengthen and change my form but I trust that is what will keep me running more efficiently and improve my time over distance.
- its great to see real life experiences and results.
Thanks again for your post
B
Btmck wrote:
ITB is because I'm too tight in hips/back and weaker hamstrings/glutes.
No, it's not. The ITB is not tighter if you have ITBS, and there is no support for the claim that weak hams/glutes cause ITBS.
You've simply run too much or too hard.
Don't even try. Look at analysis of Lasse Virens gait......
Samsies:
Can you contact me somehow and give me some more info on this? Hip flexors feel “tight” but it has nothing to do with tightness...all to do with posture and strength of my backside (glute, hamstrings). Let me know please. Thank you.
Here's a better video of Garret Heath running: