hey guys,
one thing i am having trouble with is keeping my form when i am very very tired. my arms start to go everywhere, my legs start going out to the side, i start leaning back and my stride shortens a lot. does anyone know how to stop this?
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Running Form
Started by jacksoner, Jul 07 2008 05:01 PM
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Posted 07 July 2008 - 05:20 PM
Get fitter???!!!
Seriously, though, since you seem to recognise what is going wrong, do you have a mental check-list you can quickly run through to help you regain your technique? For me, simply reminding myself to run with my "head tall" and "eyes focussed" (on the distant horizon, rather than at my feet) helps to bring my technique back into line.
Best of luck.
Seriously, though, since you seem to recognise what is going wrong, do you have a mental check-list you can quickly run through to help you regain your technique? For me, simply reminding myself to run with my "head tall" and "eyes focussed" (on the distant horizon, rather than at my feet) helps to bring my technique back into line.
Best of luck.
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Posted 07 July 2008 - 08:45 PM
Hey jacksoner,
Whenever I start to lose my form, I slow down a little bit. I generally find that (unless it's at the end of a REALLY long run - a bit more information would be helpful, ie. how far are you running? how long have you been running? etc.) if I slow down a bit, I can focus on each thing and work hard at keeping my form steady. The longer the run, the harder it becomes to do, but it's good training to be concentrating on your form. So just keep doing as you're doing, and focus on holding your form when it gets tough. And remember, the more you run the easier it gets
Run hard
balfey
Whenever I start to lose my form, I slow down a little bit. I generally find that (unless it's at the end of a REALLY long run - a bit more information would be helpful, ie. how far are you running? how long have you been running? etc.) if I slow down a bit, I can focus on each thing and work hard at keeping my form steady. The longer the run, the harder it becomes to do, but it's good training to be concentrating on your form. So just keep doing as you're doing, and focus on holding your form when it gets tough. And remember, the more you run the easier it gets
Run hard
balfey
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 09:54 AM
I'm a big advocate for strength training, particulary the core muscles as this will give your body the strength to hold itself upright as you start to fatigue. Plank, push ups, lunges are just a few that can help.
Balfey's suggestion is right, I often do this but as Ironkid suggested perhaps look at shorter point so as not to dishearten yourself.
Balfey's suggestion is right, I often do this but as Ironkid suggested perhaps look at shorter point so as not to dishearten yourself.
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 12:32 PM
Sorry Ironman I have to agree with Chook legs. When you are running you should always try to modify posture by doing as suggested.
The issue raised is not that Jacksoner is lacking the will to finish the run, but their running form is compromised by by the tiredness, this can be partially offset by doing the suggested checks and modifying the form .
Ironman if it was just a case of not wanting to go any further then you I would agree that the strategy of putting in place minor milestones( tree, corner, pole etc) as they will assist.
In addition, the suggestions of getting fitter, and strength work are all relevant as is pacing which can also affect your form if you have gone out too hard.
The issue raised is not that Jacksoner is lacking the will to finish the run, but their running form is compromised by by the tiredness, this can be partially offset by doing the suggested checks and modifying the form .
Ironman if it was just a case of not wanting to go any further then you I would agree that the strategy of putting in place minor milestones( tree, corner, pole etc) as they will assist.
In addition, the suggestions of getting fitter, and strength work are all relevant as is pacing which can also affect your form if you have gone out too hard.
