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RE: 2013 Part Deux
Hi Dan. I'm joining this conversation very late I know. And there's always a danger of these 'running form' discussions going around and around. But, my tuppenth on this.
I'm not sure consciously altering your style is always the way to go. Clearly some people have done it and it's been advantageous.
What I decided to do was to switch all my running to off-road: multi-terrain, hilly running. Admittedly I am blessed with some great places to run from both my doorstep at home and work.
But with constant changes in the terrain you force your body to operate using a wide variety of styles. High - low cadence. Back, mid and fore foot. Every footfall is different, all your supporting fascia, muscles and tendons get a better work out. Your proprioception improves. And it is all done instinctively rather than consciously.
Hilly, deciduous woods are the best. I usually have a tempo run starting slowly and putting an effort in over the last mile. Or it might just be a recovery run. Any intervals I do will only be on parkland.
Are there woods near work for a couple of lunchtime runs?
btw, It alaso occurs to me that this is Sweder's modus operandi on the South Downs. And this may be one reason for his consistently good form over the years.
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