Efficient Running Tips: Cadence Drills

Cadence Drills Using the proper cadence, or the tempo of the feet being pulled off the ground, is a key component of efficient running. The Pose Method®, Chi Running® and other schools of thought in the efficient running movement all call for a minimum cadence of around 180 beats per minute (or 90 L +… Continue reading Efficient Running Tips: Cadence Drills

Efficient Running Tips: How to Fall (or Lean) from the Hips

Learning to Fall or Lean Correctly An important aspect in common with The Pose Method®, Chi Running® and other schools of thought in the efficient running movement is that we want to work in harmony with gravity, to enable a fall forwards as opposed to a push-off, front leg extension and braking heel-strike landing. How hard… Continue reading Efficient Running Tips: How to Fall (or Lean) from the Hips

Efficient Running Tips: Foot Landing Position

Learning to Land Correctly: Foot Position On the Toes? Forefoot? Midfoot? Heel then toe? Toe then heel? Toe only? How am I supposed to land??? What is the best landing position for the foot in efficient running? The “how” in that inevitable contact of the foot with the ground is a key component of efficient… Continue reading Efficient Running Tips: Foot Landing Position

Making a comeback? It must be earned.

Earning your comeback means getting out there for the training sessions you don’t feel like doing, when you feel slow and heavy doing them! Remember, it’s the hard days that count, not the easy days. Get out there and train! I filmed this short motivational message moments after finishing my first track workout in a… Continue reading Making a comeback? It must be earned.