3 November, 2016
My morning commute has a variety of checkpoints to deal with.
Getting through a particular set of lights.
Yelling at other drivers who simply do not understand how to merge onto the freeway.
Dealing with tradies who speed and weave in and out of traffic.
And most importantly – dealing with the frustration as I see numerous people running with really bad technique. I see all sorts of things. Arms thrashing needlessly across the body tippy toe running or gazelling as I like to call it. Being completely upright… the list goes on.
This is Carol. Not only is Carol swinging her arms in front over her and thus creating energy leakage and unnecessary twisting in her body; she also left the iron on which has set fire to her home. Not so smug now, are we Carol?”Sore knees, hip, lower back and shoulder pain are common problems that people who run. There are a lot of joints moving in order to get you moving forward!
Let me be clear though – Going out for a run is great. I love that people are motivated to do so but more times than not there are various technique issues that occur where they might be doing more harm than good. Regardless of your motivation to pound the pavement, it is vital that you have your technique right otherwise you could be creating more problems than you are trying to solve.
Why is it that something most of us have taken for granted is being done so wrong? Just like anything – in order to do something well – you have to understand and practice practice PRACTICE! To help out because we’re a helpful bunch, have a look at our running technique checklist!
[table “” not found /]Now that is a LOT of information. So many fine points to consider. Don’t stress. If you think from head to toe and pick maybe 2-3 things to be conscious of when you run next, it will get easier. In fact, not only will you be reducing the wear and tear on your body but you will find the improvement in your technique will give you more, power, speed and endurance. It’s all about efficiency!
Another good thing to confirm is that your shoes are doing their job. Is your heel slipping in your shoe? Have a read of THIS article to ensure you are supported!
Still need some help? Don’t be shy – book a session with us so we can help you work out what is going on! We are here to help!
Jon 😉
Jon is a Metabolic Precision Transformation Specialist working from his Studio EPIC WIN PT in Newmarket, Brisbane. Follow all the fun and adventures by liking the Facebook page here