There has been lots of talk recently about running in tris and how to improve it. Have a look at the slide-show at Simon Whitfield’s Blog ( scroll to bottom of page) of two recent track workouts that he and the lads have done in Victoria to fine tune their form for the ITU World Championships. They are great sequences!
Yes they are running very fast in these pics( about 62 per 400 or about 4:05 mile pace), but note the range of motion and economy of movement. Few are going to ever run this fast in a race or workout, but it’s a good visual to keep in mind no matter how fast you are running.
You can take it either way. Be inspired. As I said, these are great visual images to keep in our heads when we are running.
Many rec runners and triathletes would do well to insert ANY kind of faster paced running into their programs - even 5 - 6 X 100m, at something less than 5K race pace with an easy walk in between. When you do that think of Simon and the lads flowing around the track.
or it might be the fact that the coach who came up with the sessions (not the one actually giving the sessions) they are doing also likes athletes to keep their arms lower. let’s just say that i am under the impression that joel has adopted more than a few things from said coach, as he should.
I recall being told back when I was running in the 70’s by one of the very best distance running coaches in Canada at the time that when the arm swings through, you should be mimicing the action of putting your hand in your pocket. This will keep the arms lower over all, if you think about this.
I recall being told back when I was running in the 70’s by one of the very best distance running coaches in Canada at the time that when the arm swings through, you should be mimicing the action of putting your hand in your pocket. This will keep the arms lower over all, if you think about this.
Is that jacket pockets or short pockets?
Great stuff, thanks for the link. I’ve started to incorporate ‘real’ track workouts (6x800, 8x600, etc.) into my regimen lately and am seeing real results. And its fun!
I am now incorporating a 3 x 5k set (@ half-marathon pace/ 5 min rest between 5Ks) ever 2 or 3 weeks (Hope to be at 4x5k in October). I am using for pacing for the half but it worked great for my last Olympic TRI run.
