Running Efficiently.....total immersian concept

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Chris,

I have started the experimenting myself. One of the thoughts that I took from the total immersian concept was that your core body is actually stronger than your limbs (legs and arms). I have been trying to bring this into my run through rotating my hips with every stride. My thought is that if I use my hips to push my legs I won't have to use as much leg muscle. I don't know if this is the right thing to do or not. Most of the drills I have read about for increasing your running efficiency usually include alot of exercises that put emphasis on hip motion. (striders, karaoke, side ways running, etc.)

I'll try out some of the techniques that you mentioned. I truely believe this is the best time to be working on form because most of us are in base period where we are trying to build the longer slower miles. By working on form at the same time it can keep us slow and attempt to have form even when our muscles are slightly fatigued.

Craig

I have found running upright (no leaning and head up) helps me. I saw a tip to help with this that I like. Just before you start running place your hands on your back hips and push forward (bring your butt forward and in line with your core).

I dont mean to cause any problems! Some people are quite against this, others love it.
http://www.posetech.com/pose_method/technique.html
The Pose method site has a forumn as well, the book is intense.