The Pose running technique is becoming increasingly popular.
People are going back to the roots of barefoot running.
When you are running on your bare feet you are hitting the ground with the front of your feet first.
Your body is positioned differently, it's a whole different way of running to how many of us run today.
In this article you will learn a little bit more about the Pose running technique.
Origins of the Pose Running Method
Dr. Nicolas S. Romanov, a physical education instructor, designed this running technique in the seventies.
His aim was to spearhead a running method which would reduce the effects of body energy dissipation, stress and physical injury. Romanov named this technique The Pose Running Method.
Dr. Romanov had experience coaching in two Olympics and his approach involved enhancing performance with athletes from all sports; jumping, swimming, speed skating, skiing, cross-country and running. The Pose Method proved effective.
In 1990, he went to America, where up until then the mechanics of running had not even been considered. Dr. Romanov helped to introduce his Pose Running Technique and changed thought patterns, heralding a new era and his Pose running technique was slowly accepted.
Worldwide Acceptance of the Pose Running Technique
It has been scientifically proven that the Pose Running Technique can reduce knee impact by 50 per cent. Russia, the UK and the USA have used the technique with their Olympics National teams.
The physics supporting the technique uses gravity as leverage to keep the body moving forward over any distance.
This technique has been used from professional marathons to 100m sprints and because of the gravity fact a large, ever growing number of teams are now using Pose running technique.
So, let's Start Pose Running...
The Pose running technique differs from other running disciplines as it never uses a mid foot, heel to toe or flat foot approach. Some of the basics are to stand in your most natural pose while letting the body fall forward a little as you begin to run.
Contact with the ground should be with the balls of the feet and you should never land on your toes. The feet should only be on the ground for a brief time and as much as possible the heels should never touch the ground.
With the weight on the balls of the feet the foot should be raised from the ankle, making sure knees are at all times bent - never bounce off the toes. The stride length must be short and knees and thighs should be relaxed and close together.
Rather than focusing on landing focus on pulling the foot off the ground when using the Pose running technique remember that gravity is on your side so let it be the force to tell you where you can land your feet.
Don't force yourself to pull forward, rather allow yourself to fall as your balance and speed align. Ankles, shoulders and hips should always be vertical and aligned.
Practise Makes Perfect
There is much more information available referring to the Pose running technique. It may be beneficial to get more familiar with this running method using a video or book which will definitely be helpful.
It will take time to learn this method as there are years and years of 'un-learning' to be unravelled before you begin.
The Pose running technique is definitely a unique way of running.
This method is yet to be embraced totally by the running community although there are several well known individual success stories.
You may want to experiment with this method to see if it suits you.
Is this the case?
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