3 Components of Running
Written by Kevin Masters Saturday, May 05, 2012 02:44 PM
To assist runners in learning to run stronger I break it up into 3 parts for them. I think in any new skill this type of breakdown if quite common.
1/Watch it being done well in order to develop a picture in your own head of what "ideal" movement you are attempting to replicate.
2/Part/Whole/Part Learning. I am sure just as many would disagree as agree with this style of teaching but I think we have been attempting to run for so long that in order to make any successful change we'll need to break it down into much smaller parts and then build it back up.
3/Number 1 and 2 will not do a runner any good unless they have the body to perform and maintain the movements. In this case it's not the exterior we are worried about. No matter what catch phrase you want to use, core, functional training etc, the foundation needs to be able to withstand the impact of 3 to 4 x your body weight on 1 leg thousands of times per single run workout.
Test: 1/Perform a single leg squat to a 90 degree bend. 2/ On one leg jump off of a 3inch riser landing on the opposite leg and mataining your balance.
Every now and then, when I'm not busy working with athletes or taking care of business, I find time to write an article or two about things that are motivating, inspiring, and educating.




