Unfortunately we have everyone running but no one seems to know how.
Thats right, HOW TO RUN. Running is a skill just like anything else and we must hone this skill. We can not simply just throw on shoes and run around. This will lead to injury and INJURIES are things we want to avoid at STH. We will walk you through and show you how to run properly, efficiently, and injury free.
On Monday we will begin this process and it will progress throughout the summer. Those of you who have the ability to be at the summer camp will greatly profit from the time and information. You will have an edge on the season.
So how do we run properly? Coach Labus sent out some video links via texting earlier this week. I hope you have looked at them. If not here they are.
We want to keep an upright posture and strong stomach. Light and relaxed neck and arms. Feet always landing under our hips, never in front of our body. Off our heels (no heel striking) and on the fore-foot or balls of the feel. This means we will have a higher cadence (less time for each foot on the ground) and we will be pulling with our hamstring instead of with our hips. Post questions/comments or just wait for the camp to start.
And if yo like some summer reading that will get you charged up for the months of running ahead read BORN TO RUN by Christopher McDougall
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