Running Again

29 Sep
2009

I’m going to try running again. A few months ago I started a Couch to 5K program. I ended up hurting my knee. Part of it was definitely my weight. But, the other part, and I’m thinking the more important contributing factor, was my technique. I was listening to the 4 Feet Running podcast and Dan mentioned forefoot running. Add this tidbit to the article that I reported about on Fat 2 Fit Radio about barefoot running and you get that I know squat about proper running technique. A quick Google search later and I found a great video explaining heel strike technique and forefoot running. It’s more than just what part of the foot strikes the pavement. I’m going to attempt to get back on the road on my “off days” working out.

Wish me luck!

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6 Responses to Running Again

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Del

September 29th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Be careful big guy……..

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Dan

September 30th, 2009 at 3:02 am

Russ: Actually it’s Nik who’s been talking about and doing the forefoot running technique. I don’t know jack about good running form myself… :)

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Russ Turley

October 5th, 2009 at 5:44 pm

Dan: I started listening to the latest show and only heard you mention it once. Later I listened to the whole show and got the full story.

Great show.

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Russ Turley

October 5th, 2009 at 5:44 pm

Del: One week down and no injury, yet. It did take 4 weeks of pounding before my knee let loose last time.

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