This post is about proper running technique. A new runner in Coach K Land, had been increasing her mileage to get ready for the infamous Disney Princess 1/2 marathon. Things were going fine until she hit the 5-6mile zone. At that point, she began to experience some post run foot soreness that slowly progressed to beginning of the dreaded Plantar Fascitis!!! YIKES... She tried NSAIDS, massage,foot rollers,ice and all to no avail.
Then one day in class we focused on Centered running and smooth run technique.
The early trials were not pretty. However, as class went on,she slowly got the technique and was able to muster a slow jog speed with good technique. AND, no foot pain at end of class. How about that!
Then the next day, she tell me that she went home and did 50min -non stop for 1st time- on treadmill and again no pain...
So there you have it folks. It always comes back to good technique.
if you email me, i will be glad to share the story of running mismatched shoes to demonstrate this point.
Then one day in class we focused on Centered running and smooth run technique.
The early trials were not pretty. However, as class went on,she slowly got the technique and was able to muster a slow jog speed with good technique. AND, no foot pain at end of class. How about that!
Then the next day, she tell me that she went home and did 50min -non stop for 1st time- on treadmill and again no pain...
So there you have it folks. It always comes back to good technique.
if you email me, i will be glad to share the story of running mismatched shoes to demonstrate this point.
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