Running Tips: Foot Strike and Footwear

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I have recently started running. And when I say running I mean about 3 days a week for about 40 minutes. I’m blaming my friend Jeff Kline of PRSFit. If you don’t know who Jeff is, here’s a bit about his expertise:

Jeff has been an elite athlete and involved in coaching for over twenty years. He has a BS Degree in Health Sciences, is certified by The National Exercise and Sports Standards Association a Master Personal Trainer, Endurance Coach and Nutrition and Wellness Counselor. The coach has written and presented papers to the nursing council on physiology and anatomy as well bone and muscle development. Coach Jeff uses his education and experience to help all clients meet their lifestyle related goals. Clients utilizing his personal guidance have reached many levels of success that range from personal best in local races to top finishes in major marathons and triathlons.

So basically that paragraph means I have to listen to him. I used to complain to him about how last time I ran my knees hurt. He reminded me of my plyometric habit, so I started to run out of excuses. Every time I had one he had an answer. And so with his warm up advice I have started running and become quite addicted.

As a novice runner, I’m wanting to hear the lastest and best advice and I’m finding Jeff’s coaching videos a great tool. I would really like to make these 3 day a week runs a part of my life. For me I’m not looking to do a marathon. Of course I say that now. I just love the feeling of the outdoors and the sun on my face, with my favorite music in my ears. I want to be able to go home to Maui and run the beach and on roads along the ocean. I want this to be a lifelong love. So I’ll keep taking Jeff’s great advice and sharing it here for all of you too!

Forefoot vs Heel Striking and Over-Pronation from Jeff Kline on Vimeo.

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Allison Strang

I love this post Joyce! I love running. And it is VERY addictive. I bet you will soon be training for a half marathon or a marathon. I think 1/2′s are the best way to go. The perfect training distances and only 13.1 miles. Thanks for the info on Jeff, I’ll check him out.
http://www.joycecherrier.com Joyce

Hi Allison and thanks! I agree with the half idea . Jeff has tons of great info and his years of experience give you tried & true advice. Thanks for commenting!
Rhonda

Yay!!! Awesome to hear anyone falling in love w running. Yeah just wait you’ll want to do a marathon then triathalon in a few years…. I said the same thing 12 years ago & am now training for my first 70.3 half ironman

http://www.joycecherrier.com Joyce

Hi Rhonda, I never thought I would get so into running. I recently helped at the Mardi Gras Rock & Roll Marathon in NOLA and was thinking about the half. It was great being there and the what a great community runners are! You doing the half Ironman is so inspiring! Awesome. Thanks for commenting.

http://princessbouzie.wordpress.com/ Tricia

my fiance and i were discussing forefoot running last night. seems to be in the news lately
http://www.joycecherrier.com/coachjoyce Joyce Cherrier

Hi Tricia, yes, been reading many opinions too. Last time I ran I was trying not run heel first. I actually ran faster when I ran like Jeff instructed. It feels better to me also. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Ross

I never paid much attention to the way I ran until I developed tendonitis in my hip, which was apparently due to my poor running form. Plyometric exercises were the answer to all my problems and I have been lucky enough to have a year of injury free running!
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