Running, a closer look
I have now seen many forms of running and seen great performances from the variety. What I do like to consider is how the running form can do in the sense of performance, Prevention of Injury, and Prevention of Cramping during the session.
An individual can use multiple running forms throughout an event. I more recently started adapting my run… Would consider the following:
- absorb landing with quadriceps
- pull body forward with glutes
- allow legs to swing forward (with low exertion)
Of the five functional training exercises above, three of them really cross into training for Running (The Plank/Side-Plank, Glute Bridge, and Single Leg Stand up/Kneel)
Sessions on the running… Depending on your training needs, goals, and current focus you may find the following sessions:
- Aerobic Build (Threshold)
- Steady (Form Endurance)
- Recovery (Active Recovery)
I am not a fan of work on High Force Production in running as I believe it could lead to a high likelihood of injury… I prefer to use the cross training of cycling in this effort.