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Ron_Hendrix · 07-02-2009, 12:13 PM

Before I ask, let me preface this by saying that I am trying to learn how to run using the POSE method...BUT...I can't run BOF for very long so most of my running is done with me running H2T(heel to toe) or MFS (mid-foot strike).

I know that I need to keep my shoulders over my hip, chest up, arms relaxed, and not to over reach my stride, causing me to run more efficiently, at least in theory.

In practice though, shortening my stride is actually making me feel as if I'm expending more energy. Energy I could be using to help propel myself forward.

Am I feeling this way because I'm correcting poor body mechanics after all of these years and proprioreception is just off, or are certain ppl just not meant to run in what is deemed to be efficient?

07-02-2009, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ron_Hendrix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 106	A question about running form... Before I ask, let me preface this by saying that I am trying to learn how to run using the POSE method...BUT...I can't run BOF for very long so most of my running is done with me running H2T(heel to toe) or MFS (mid-foot strike). I know that I need to keep my shoulders over my hip, chest up, arms relaxed, and not to over reach my stride, causing me to run more efficiently, at least in theory. In practice though, shortening my stride is actually making me feel as if I'm expending more energy. Energy I could be using to help propel myself forward. Am I feeling this way because I'm correcting poor body mechanics after all of these years and proprioreception is just off, or are certain ppl just not meant to run in what is deemed to be efficient?