Archive for December 2006
Mail Bag: Question on difference in form in CC compared to Track.
I’ve gotten some questions about my comment on the cross-country race that my running form/mechanicsdon’t suit that type of race. First we will go withthe simple explanation that I am a rhythm runner and atrack type runner. This means I run best when I getinto a particular rhythm with my stride. This can’toccur on a…
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Well I learned a couple of things this weekend. 1. I am not a “mudder.” I actually already knew this, but it was confirmed this past weekend. My running style doesn’t suit mud very well. I lose too much with each stride. 2. I definately did not have enough hill work for this XC race.…
Read More-First off. The official word is that the course for the Run Thru the Woods was 5.2 miles. That’s nice to know and makes the race even better. Felt good and smooth running that fast (roughly 23:50 for 5mi) so that’s a good sign. -Secondly, for those interested I try and keep you up to…
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