P.O.S.E Romanov running method

[Marek]

Is this the one where you lean forward when you run. I think you have to be almost falling over and then take the next step type of thing.

If so, then when I did Triathlon I tried this in training. I used a few guidelines from something I think Max had got from a training diary somewhere, or from some magazine. Basically it was quite hard to do and I found that you were never sure if you were doing it right or not.

I would say that if you are going to take a drastic step to change your running style then you need to have a coach or someone videoing you so that you can tell whether or not you are doing it right.

The first time I realised I ran like a girl was when I was videoed for trainers in Runners Need, at least they sorted me out with some decent trainers, but was a bit annoying to see how I run.

Next time I see Max I will ask him if he still has the info on it and whether or not he carried on with trying the method.

Cheers

Marek....

[Marek]

Maybe, although it uses a lot of different muscles to what you may be used to. So the first few times it absolutely kills your calf muscles. Try bouncing up and down on the balls of your feet and toes for a while and you will start to feel the effects of this type of running.

But if you can keep to it then I think it may be beneficial if you are struggling with joint injuries due to running, but don't hold me to that.

Cheers

Marek...

[adrian]

I realised I had been running in this way, without the heel striking the ground, when I was dragged on a long, fast run by my brother a few years ago. I got terrible shin splints and swelling behind both knees (chondromalacia).

When I was able to run again (it took a while), I concentrated on spreading the impact across the whole of the foot, and haven't had problems since. Funny, though - they didn't pick up on this at Runner's Need.

Different strokes, I guess...

[Dr Frigo]

I always try and run as smoothly as possibly with little impact - a good trick is to try and make your steps as silent as possible.

Have you read about this new trend of running barefoot?

A growing number of athletes claim running barefoot can change their lives and prevent all kinds of injuries. Lucy Atkins looks at the pains and the gains:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1952971,00.html

[Kasper]

Yeah i saw that Greek chap on the news the other night. Looked like he had a very clean running style. Straight back, lots of even strides. Think it might give me a crook in my neck looking at the floor all the time in case i trod on something sharp or squishy. ERGH!!!!!

[MattD]

I have tried running with this style of running to remove some knee & IT band issues I had . The view is we have become so accustomed to running with cushioned shoes , that we have forgotten how to run in a more natural way

The two main exponents of the art of barefoot style running are below - try the techniques , but make sure you introduce yourself to this type of running in a progressive and structured way – many people can become injured before their bodies have been able to adapt to the different technique -

My running style has improved - if nothing else I am slightly more nimble on my feet !



http://www.gordonpirie.com/ ======= Article is “ Running Fast and Injury Free
http://www.posetech.com/

[Dr Frigo]

Were you with that HUGE group of runners going up towards Selsdon around 8pm marco? Must've been fifty of them - freaked me out in my car.

Edit: obviously not, seeing posting time.

[Bo-Gilly]

[quote="Sylvain"]Were you with that HUGE group of runners going up towards Selsdon around 8pm marco? Must've been fifty of them - freaked me out in my car.

[Dan B]

marco -

Yep, I run with a forefoot strike. Did FLM '05 and IMUK '06 with lightweight trainers. I stretch and strengthen and have had no injury problems since switching from my former heavy heel strike. Beforehand I had chronic problems with plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band syndrome and shin splints. Not anymore.

I highly recommend browsing the Pose site to get an overview of Romanov's approach. You can also look into Bobby McGee's site and the Chi Running site. But the one I rate highest is the Gordon Pirie free download - see MattD's previous post - as it made the most sense.

Lightweight trainers/race flats - the idea is to get as little between you and the ground as possible, so that your biofeedback is unimpaired. I run in Puma H Streets. They're easy to buy off eBay. My next pair will probably be the Asics HyperPaw, just to see if they're as good as the Pumas.

The idea is to run easy and cushioned naturally (by the calf complex, which is incredibly flexible), with the point of impact under your centre of gravity. After wearing "high heels" as long as I did, it took me a few months to get used to running on the ball of my foot - oh my calves! - but the rewards have been amazing. Not only am I more nimble, but sprinting efficiently is a doddle too.

I would say give it a lot of time. If you're training for the London Marathon or a summer Ironman, wait until your post-race recovery is done, then switch over.

I still use my old Nikes ... for walking.

PM me if you have any questions as I'm on semi-occasionally!

DB