-Hi
Not sure where you are based in NY. I am close to Central park upper east
side. I also want to work on my pose! please let me know when and where
you are going to run etc.. if thats okay.
Thanks
Mary Ann.
PS as a personal trainer, Pilate's, spinning and yoga instructor I could
return the favor in any of these, I also have a Sports Nutrition degree if
I can help out..
-- Nikki Purdy <nikki_purdy@...> wrote:
> Just my opinion. but I think that you will find it actually saves a lot
> of energy and muscle exertion the more you do it and become used to it.
> I thought that as well in the beginning, but it is almost natural for me
> now. I am by no means a professional runner, but it is my strong point,
> and I have been doing it since I was 9. I don't know what your schedule
> is like or if you are even interested, but perhaps we could run together
> sometime. I am sure I have some things to learn myself, and I could use
> some improvement too.
>
> nikki
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> nikki purdy
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: chris pulliam [mailto:iceberg_o6@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 1:40 PM
> To: nycmultathletes@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: NYC Multisports Is "Pose" for triathletes?
>
>
>
> Is the Pose method of running the efficient and realistic for
> triathletes? I'm sure it works well for running events but is it a
> feasable style after the bike turns your legs into hamburger?
>
> I'm looking to improve my running fitness and ability since its my
> weak point and have heard a lot about the pose method. I haven't
> attended any clinics but have read a few, short tutorials on this
> style of running. I've tried it a little and find it to be pretty
> taxing on the muscles. Now, I understand that this is a part of
> learning a new form especially since my legs are not as strong as I'd
> like. But I REALLY feel like the benefits of Pose running might be
> offset by the added work it requires.
>
> From what I understand, the real strength of Pose is in the mid-foot
> strike of each step vs. landing heel-first. This technique, similar
> to a sprinter's gait (which I did in high school), is quicker,
> springier and prevents valuable energy of each step from being lost
> to the ground. It also prevents the shock of impacting the road from
> transfering into your whole skeletal structure from heel to head.
>
> My problem is that it just takes more muscular energy to run Pose
> than the amount it saves through form. Am I right?
>
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