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I should add that I've never run far and I am quite happy to stop and walk when I feel a pain, even if it means walking home.
Has anyone got links to good training articles for technique etc?
Dr N Romanov's book on POSE running is useful. He's website http://forums.posetech.com/content.php may be of some use.
What kind of techniques are you interested in? Are you looking to change where on the foot you land like they are saying on this thread?
If we are talking setting personal fast times you need to conserve energy for a fast finish so just look at Mo Farah or Bernard Lagat. You need to run fast whilst being comfortable to set yourself up to basically sprint 800m as they are pushing bloddy hard those last two laps. I think the best way to do this is by keeping your upper body as still as possible, it is difficult to explain! lol!
I will also sometimes change my stride as I feel as though it gives me a rest even though I am not slowing but I doubt pro's change stride without changing pace.
I think the best tip would be don't get annoyed if you don't beat your record every week. Oh and leg it! 😆
I did actually drag this thread back up to add something useful:
The latest edition of Runners World has several pages covering barefoot running. From what I read, a number of people are concerned that it is the footwear leading the change rather than the form of the runner. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with barefoot, but much time and effort should be put in to ensuring the form matches the footwear - some 8 to 12 weeks needed to re-educate.
Just thought some people might appreciate the pointer to Runners World.