Running clinic - What would you ask?

[Wahine]

Actually, that is a really fun way for me to introduce my topic! Thanks for the idea!

[OakLeaf]

Seriously, one of my biggest problems is leaning forward at the waist. I would think a lot of people have issues with their lumbar spine being locked in flexion, either from being sedentary or cycling or doing that whole 90s suck and tuck. I think some tips on mobilizing and warming up the lumbar area, and sensing posture while running, could be welcome.

[Wahine]

Yup, that's a biggie. I would say that type of form fault and lack of control of the pelvis when the leg is loaded are the 2 most common major form faults I see and probably account for 80% of the runners I work with.

[VeganBikeChick]

Also how to balance your form lengthwise. I'm much stronger/more dominant on my left side and always favor it when I run.

[Wahine]

Also how to balance your form lengthwise. I'm much stronger/more dominant on my left side and always favor it when I run.

I'm not 100% sure that I understand the question. Are you referring to stride length and that you have a longer stride on one side than the other?

[VeganBikeChick]

Just how to even out your stride, I guess. My left leg always is far more sore than my right and I know it's because I lead with it and favor it.

[GLC1968]

You may already address this, but my husband, who is a beginner runner (very recently!) has lately been asking about the best things to do for recovery after the run. Should he use compression tights, should he ice, should he take something, how sore should he be, yadda, yadda, yadda. It may not be directly about injury prevention, but it does lend itself to being properly ready for the next run.