This cracks me up EVERY TIME I read it. Never gets old!
If your body is tilted forward, it’s a perfectly reasonable statement (for part of the force of gravity, anyway). If you’re in a harness, with your stomach down, hanging in the air, then gravity is pulling you forward relative to your body. “Down” is a completely arbitrary concept anyway. The moon’s gravity pulls you too, just very weakly. But sure, being disingenuous is fun.
Yes, I’ve done those. Forward can be just as arbitrary, but in this case, it’s the arbitrary we’re interested in (what direction a body is moving - the next corner, or the end of a race). Forward for a spectator isn’t going to be the same as forward for the runner in question. Why, exactly, are people getting so bent out of shape over this statement?
Yes, I’ve done those. Forward can be just as arbitrary, but in this case, it’s the arbitrary we’re interested in (what direction a body is moving - the next corner, or the end of a race). Forward for a spectator isn’t going to be the same as forward for the runner in question.
So you’re suggesting we need to break out special relativity for this? Is the speed of the runner approaching the speed of light?
Why, exactly, are people getting so bent out of shape over this statement?
Ignorance irritates me. It’s a character flaw, I know.
Yes, I’ve done those. Forward can be just as arbitrary, but in this case, it’s the arbitrary we’re interested in (what direction a body is moving - the next corner, or the end of a race). Forward for a spectator isn’t going to be the same as forward for the runner in question. Why, exactly, are people getting so bent out of shape over this statement?
Do a FBD on a runner and prove that you’re right and gravity is “pulling a runner forward”. Then you can shut up all of the doubters.
Yes, I’ve done those. Forward can be just as arbitrary, but in this case, it’s the arbitrary we’re interested in (what direction a body is moving - the next corner, or the end of a race). Forward for a spectator isn’t going to be the same as forward for the runner in question.
So you’re suggesting we need to break out special relativity for this? Is the speed of the runner approaching the speed of light?
Jesus H Christ - I meant that a spectator is not going to be facing the same direction as a runner, since they’re watching from the sidelines. Are you trying to be ridiculous? That’s like saying if you and I are having a conversation facing each other, left and right are relative to our perspective.
Why, exactly, are people getting so bent out of shape over this statement?
Ignorance irritates me. It’s a character flaw, I know.
It’s ignorant for me to say that “forward”, when in a friendly chat, is going to be from the perspective of the speaker? Yeah, you have a character flaw, certainly. I have one too - I’m going to go watch football instead of wasting time with someone who’s hell-bent on acting superior.
I’m going to go watch football instead of wasting time with someone who’s hell-bent on acting superior.
I am not acting superior. The fact that you’re acting inferior makes me look like I am acting superior. It all depends on the reference.
It is okay Paulo’s athlete’s don’t need much training :0)
Yes, I’ve done those. Forward can be just as arbitrary, but in this case, it’s the arbitrary we’re interested in (what direction a body is moving - the next corner, or the end of a race). Forward for a spectator isn’t going to be the same as forward for the runner in question. Why, exactly, are people getting so bent out of shape over this statement?
Do a FBD on a runner and prove that you’re right and gravity is “pulling a runner forward”. Then you can shut up all of the doubters.
I knew someone would ask for an FBD, was only a matter of time. For what it is worth, I can’t imagine an FBD where leaning forward shows anything other than the force of gravity pulling you to the ground, but that is just me.
I knew someone would ask for an FBD, was only a matter of time. For what it is worth, I can’t imagine an FBD where leaning forward shows anything other than the force of gravity pulling you to the ground, but that is just me.
I know sprinters and short distance runners rely on the toe off push, but how important is this for distance running. A recent evaluation by my trainer suggested that my toes are weak and actually, I don’t really push off hard with them using the whole forefoot instead. He suggested gathering a towel with my toes or picking up marbles as a way to strengthen them. Does a strong push off with the toes make a difference over say 13 or 26 mile distances?
I don’t think toe off is very important, but what he was more than likely noticing is poor push off…Point of reference entirely different…feet and and ankles stabalize and should be as relaxed as possible with limited contacted time on the ground…Even your fastest sprinters don’t focus on pushing off their toes. When it comes to their feet they try to transitions as quickly and effortlessly as they possibly can…This is the same for quickness/agility as well. I have seen more of a focus on feet, shoes, and footstrike since transitioning to endurance sports than any other time in my athltic history…as an athlete and a coach.
This is probably the wrong place for this rant, but put some shoes on your feet that will support them and are comfortable…There are a lot better ways to build lower extremity strength, range of motion, and joint mobility than running around without any shoes on!