I guess it made sense, but it seems really hard to help with. I'd say the best way is to just keep at it, bring music to listen to or something to watch to keep your mind off running...that way you'll just fall back into a normal groove?
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the rule is, run relaxed and tall, dont hunch your back or try stuff you see other people do, whatever comes naturally to you works thats what I've always been told.. i think i just healed from very early shin splints and i think they come from me not having a slight bend in my knees when i land and using the heel too much, a tip is to try to land more on the toe ball with a slight bend in the knee, just dont overdo it the first times or otherwise you will end up with some cramps
just practice n get used to it...my form actually improves the faster i run, the bodys way of making you more efficient....so you can always try that n see how it feels...i tend to compensate for my right side when y spurs act up so i think its good to be concous of form...also, the right music can elp i think and dont forget t pump your arms...youd be suprised at the difference...
This may not be answering the question at hand, but i'll give it a shot:
I'm picturing you trying to straighten your leg to get your heel on the ground, to acheive the heel-toe movement that most running shoes promote. In all actuallity, you want to keep most of your weight on your toes, as this can prevent the injuries induced from jarring when your heels hit the ground. Your heels should barely hit the ground in stride and you should try to stay light on your toes... easier said than done.
think of it this way: If you're slamming your heels into the ground, you're actually stopping your forward motion for that stride, then having to expend MORE energy to continue your next stride. You're better off keeping a slight bend in your knees, not only for "shock absorbtion" but for efficiency as well...
hope this helped.
I'm picturing you trying to straighten your leg to get your heel on the ground, to acheive the heel-toe movement that most running shoes promote. In all actuallity, you want to keep most of your weight on your toes, as this can prevent the injuries induced from jarring when your heels hit the ground. Your heels should barely hit the ground in stride and you should try to stay light on your toes... easier said than done.
think of it this way: If you're slamming your heels into the ground, you're actually stopping your forward motion for that stride, then having to expend MORE energy to continue your next stride. You're better off keeping a slight bend in your knees, not only for "shock absorbtion" but for efficiency as well...
hope this helped.
I have heard some say you need to lean forward to reduce wind resistance (or something!), but I agree with your statement here. I feel much more natural and relaxed when my back is straight and tall.
I have seen some debate about letting your foot fall on the balls or the heels or somewhere in between. I've never really analyzed it, but I know I also get shin splints sometimes. I'll have to experiment a bit.
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leaning forward while running isnt a good idea, especially if you're running up a hill or something, it places unnatural stress on your lower body parts, not a good idea some say its invitation to injury
Foot points straight ahead. Knees remain straight ahead. Slight lean in body during acceleration. Nuetral posture during maintained speed. Head should be in line with the legs.
Stride should be about 2 to 2 1/2 times leg length.
Stride should be about 2 to 2 1/2 times leg length.
I used to run a little heavy on my feet(More heel contact that desireable) and developed shin splints very rarely. My friend on the other hand that ran cross country developed them all the time. That just depends on the body moreso than anything else I would venture to say. I personally have been into running on my balls of my feet and it gives a KILLER work out on the calves and soreness all the way up the next day. No splints, its comfortable, and easy to maintain, but it does take considerable calf strength..