tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post1554597533948931833..comments2023-09-13T06:45:29.062-05:00Comments on Run in America!: Running Form and Shoes: Discussion on Runners Round TableMark U.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-18566872866257936312010-10-26T15:00:54.634-05:002010-10-26T15:00:54.634-05:00Jen - Glad you like the Newtons too. You're wi...Jen - Glad you like the Newtons too. You're wise to go through a gradual transition in them, since as with any shoe with a minimal heel-to-toe drop they'll work your calf and Achilles harder than you were otherwise accustomed to.Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-16735854428032701582010-10-26T14:53:38.749-05:002010-10-26T14:53:38.749-05:00I listened to the podcast and loved it. It was ve...I listened to the podcast and loved it. It was very informative and I found myself nodding in agreement over so much of the stuff. I think I've come to the conclusion that if I can have the correct form, I shouldn't have to go completely barefoot to reap the rewards from it. I bought the Newtons and like them. It's really weird how it forces you to run correctly. I took them for just a mile or so the first time and decided that I could just run in them again. So I went for a 4 1/2 miler. Too far. My calves were screaming for the rest of the week. Lesson learned. Slower transitioning. Thanks!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870882429676385594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-45069761007114630282010-10-07T13:02:45.943-05:002010-10-07T13:02:45.943-05:00Good luck, Jen! Much as I like the Newtons they...Good luck, Jen! Much as I like the Newtons they're not for everyone, so be sure to give them a good run, along with other minimalist shoes, before you make the commitment.Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-30389510873227086582010-10-07T08:33:48.852-05:002010-10-07T08:33:48.852-05:00I can't wait to listen to the podcast. This w...I can't wait to listen to the podcast. This was very timely for me as I have been really trying to improve my form. It's been a conscious effort on every single run. I've also tried some barefooting on the treadmill to memorize how it should be. I've also been debating which shoes to purchase and the Newtons seem to be the one. Just wish they weren't so expensive. Such good info! Thanks!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870882429676385594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-9044480596144364522010-09-30T19:03:38.526-05:002010-09-30T19:03:38.526-05:00This was a great episode of the RRT. I have had s...This was a great episode of the RRT. I have had some of the same issues with over-striding and heal striking. I have also suffered from stress fractures as a result. I plan on improving my training with the information presented on this podcast. Thanks guys!Life on my Feet.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14784311817384957379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-55078364832531046852010-09-18T14:08:16.875-05:002010-09-18T14:08:16.875-05:00Chris - Glad you liked the podcast - it was fun, a...Chris - Glad you liked the podcast - it was fun, and hope you join one at some point. The term I'd used was "proprioceptive cue". See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proprioception, which refers to our brain's process for conceptualizing where our physical body is at in space. While an amazing process it isn't perfect - which explains why so many runners are convinced that they don't heel strike - until a high speed digital camera proves them wrong. So, a "cue" is something like your coach tells you - "run as though you're running on hot coals", "pop pop pop" or "run with your foot landing directly under your center of gravity". In each case these instructions can't be taken literally correct, but are nevertheless helpful since, for example, by *thinking* of landing our foot under our center of gravity while we may not accomplish that precisely we'll nevertheless avoid the over-striding problem. The challenge is to repeat proper form even when fatigued to internalize via "muscle memory" (AKA neuromuscular patterning). VERY tough - but I believe it can be done.Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-38510795084804359712010-09-18T12:32:07.974-05:002010-09-18T12:32:07.974-05:00That was one of the best RRT episodes ever. Super ...That was one of the best RRT episodes ever. Super informative. The panel was awesome and Joe always does a good job moderating. You, Sir, were especially good. What was that crazy word you used when talking about how just thinkig about landing under the center of gravity is helpful. Even though it's practically impossible. Great point.Chris Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670072457969152936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-52802436027239071382010-09-17T22:21:43.464-05:002010-09-17T22:21:43.464-05:00Mark, I'm gonna listen to this during my run t...Mark, I'm gonna listen to this during my run tomorrow. I'm sure my recent posts provided much fodder for over striding and poor running form.Chris Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670072457969152936noreply@blogger.com