Downhill running is easier than uphill or level ground running. As a result many runners tend to ignore training for this aspect of a race which is found in almost all marathon events. Although downhill running is the easiest, its effects on the body can be the greatest. For example, when you run downhill […]
According to Runners’ World, “most Kenyans have a balanced running posture… with the shoulders always slightly forward of their hips. This extends their forward momentum with each stride and results in a natural heel kickup.” Sadly, there are no photographs to substantiate these statements. If you look at films of the Kenyans running, they have an
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According to Toby Tanser, who trained and help coach top Kenyons, runners “who do nothing but run have pure symmetry because they have only strengthened the muscles needed for running”. He believes that a runner’s arms are needed only for balance, and that the legs are best strengthed with running and plyometric drills. These
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It is not uncommon to hear experts give advice as to the type of shoe that you should buy. In addition to the usual standard recommendations of having a good fit with plenty of room for the toes, etc., they also give recommendations in regard to your foot arch and type of runner that you
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Many runners believe that by running more and/or running faster, their legs become stronger. To a limited extent this is true, but if you do not run at a faster speed all the time, or at least at the same speed, the strength that you gained will soon be lost. Also important to keep
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