I went to a training seminar with my bike guru. Lactate test, swim video, etc, etc, and finally a running session.
He suggested we do a sort of shuffle - do not lift your feet and don't bounce. All energy into a forward motion.
It felt weird, was difficult to absorb but it makes sense. Also, neither do my calves work so hard pushing off, nor do I strike as hard with my heel stressing the t.anterior.
Whaddaya think, runing Gurus?
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 15 of 37
Hybrid View
-
03-31-2008, 03:22 AM #1
wannabe submarine gazelle
- Join Date
- Sep 2005
- Location
- Switzerland
- Posts
- 2,032
It's a little secret you didn't know about us women. We're all closet Visigoths.
2008 Roy Hinnen O2 - Selle SMP Glider
2009 Cube Axial WLS - Selle SMP Glider
2007 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus - Specialized Alias
-
03-31-2008, 05:07 AM #2
Registered User
- Join Date
- Dec 2005
- Location
- New Jersey
- Posts
- 1,940
When I went to the running clinic in November, they suggested a very short stride, fast turnover, low to the ground. Sounds like the same idea.
-
03-31-2008, 05:28 AM #3
Registered User
- Join Date
- Apr 2005
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Posts
- 2,716
Hey Alpinerabbit... that sounds... interesting. I can't say that my running coach taught me to shuffle... but if it works, then do it! I see a lot of people with shuffle type of run who are flying by me!
Well, on Sunday I rode 70 miles... aka: 4.5 hours... and then I ran afterwards.
It was a very short brick scheduled though... only 8-20 minutes of running.
I ran 1.5 miles, with a 9:40 minute mile pace. I was shocked! When I got off the bike my thighs were burning so badly. But somhow I pumped out a fast run. Of course, that was my threshold."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
-
03-31-2008, 04:58 PM #4
Registered User
- Join Date
- Jan 2007
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Posts
- 1,764
I've been Mostly Away but on friday (last friday) I did 13 miles on the treadmill. I have to say, that was a lesson in something. I'm not sure what but OH was it boring! I'd make up little games in my mind like "let's see if I can do another mile before <insert something here such as another person walking by or another new person to the gym orientation talk>". Gads. Finally I had to keep telling myself that I need to be strong mentally and this would do it.
I did a track workout on the treadmill on Sunday. While I am/was darned tired of the treadmill, I am equally tired of the wet and snow and cold.
Let's hope for good weather this week
Reply With Quote
