One thing I need to start working on is my running form. I have always been a runner and I consider myself to be good at it. Before this year, I was running almost every day; I couldn’t get enough of it so it surprises me that I’ve never studied my form before. I just ran. Last season, in pictures my family took from races, I noticed that I look sloppy when it comes time for the run. I’ve posted 2 pictures taken during the run at the RI 70.3 – look at how uncomfortable I look, esp. my flopped over hand! I don’t even know where my right arm is in that picture, it's non-existent. One goal for this coming season is to run with good
form, even when I’m tired. I’ll need proof in the form of a picture, let’s hope I get it.
2 comments:
Nice goal, Lizzy. I need to work on form, too - I keep my arms too tight against my ribs and crunched up, they always hurt after I finished running. I also don't take a big enough stride (I don't think).
You should videotape yourself running like once a week or every two weeks and compare what you look like to see if you get any progress on that! Or, have Justin pretend to be a spectator somewhere on your course and have him snap photos as you go by, hehe :)
On another note...
I'm a wimp and refuse to run outside in this weather. Kyle scoped out a free treadmill that we will have in our apt on Monday night so I can FINALLY start training!
Yea - i'll have to think of some way to monitor my progress in form over the next couple of months other than going to a running clinic - too much money, and, I'm confident this is something I can improve on my own.
Where are you going to fit a treadmill in that apartment of yours??? Nice work by Kyle - you must be happy! It is tough getting out in the cold though with the right clothes and gear it's not so so bad, but i hear ya :) Let me know how the treadmill goes!
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