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The Human Race

Welcome to The Human Race.

 

This blog is for runners (mostly, with the odd foray into other sports), by a runner.  Although the articles are written by me, I do not claim that the content is, in any way, original or attributable to me.  At times I may actually have an original thought, however, this is entirely accidental.  Even my original thoughts are influenced by what I have learned and read over the years, as well as my own experiences.  

 

Most of this information is available with a quick search.  I am simply trying to pull it together and give the reader the summarized version.  I hope that you will find these posts informational and helpful.  It is my sincere hope that I can help at least one person become a better runner and bring at least person to a sport I consider to be the best.

 

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Talking Form (Part 2)

By @botphysioRon, Apr 20 2014 11:25PM

Apologies for using myself as the example (it's easier than worrying about permissions and privacy issues!!)


Note in picture 1 the good toe off position and extension of the left leg, coupled with the forward drive of the right knee (that's me in the red shorts). Also note the strong upper body posture and arm carriage with the arms tracking nicely forwards/backwards. The head is balanced. The guy in front of me is overstriding. You can see his knee is in full extension and heel strike will occur in front of the knee. The guy at the front is leaning forward from the hips, reducing his knee lift and adversely affecting his momentum.


Picture 2 (me in the red shorts again) shows the moment before initial contact. You can see my foot is going to strike just under my knee.


Picture 3 is another good example of toe off. My spine is upright, shoulders over hips, and full extension through the right leg. The knee is driving forward. My head is beginning to arch back though, a sign of fatigue.


(continued on Talking Form Part 3)


Comments and feedback welcome.


Run well. Play hard.



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