Running form suggestions

Vladimirnapkin

Any thoughts about this jogger's running form?

DX2JX2

Hard to tell form without seeing it in motion, but perhaps her color choices across her outfit are less than optimal?

jjpptt2

Is said person having any problems that would require them changing their current form/technique?

RoxieDawn

I need to see it in motion as well. Is this a test?

OldAssDude

From what I can see, looks like the foot is impacting too far forward. The foot should strike under center mass.

Vladimirnapkin

This is partly (okay, largely) me trolling about form discussions. This person is actually one of the fastest ultrarunners on the planet (Camille Herron), and @RoxieDawn her form is even more painful to watch in motion! (Remember Paula Radcliffe?) She does heel strike and run leaning backwards. She also runs like the wind, and is super nice.

I do know that she's spending a good amount of time with strength training to improve her running economy, which will likely quiet some of her upper body movement. But, like Paula Radcliffe, all this extraneous movement doesn't seem to slow her down. You can see more pictures here: http://www.camilleherron.com/

DX2JX2

Vladimirnapkin wrote: »

This is partly (okay, largely) me trolling about form discussions. This person is actually one of the fastest ultrarunners on the planet (Camille Herron), and @RoxieDawn her form is even more painful to watch in motion! (Remember Paula Radcliffe?) She does heel strike and run leaning backwards. She also runs like the wind, and is super nice.

I do know that she's spending a good amount of time with strength training to improve her running economy, which will likely quiet some of her upper body movement. But, like Paula Radcliffe, all this extraneous movement doesn't seem to slow her down. You can see more pictures here: http://www.camilleherron.com/

LOL - it would have been a better trolling attempt if you didn't choose a picture of somebody who was so clearly an ultra distance runner. The arm sleeves alone are a dead giveaway. You've got to be serious to sport those suckers!

GiddyupTim

Interesting!
This is why I have always believed in running intervals and sprints too, in addition to the distance running.
Sprinting forces the bad habits out of you. You cannot heel strike and sprint. You have to use your arms efficiently and evenly.
I kid.
Sort of.....

spiriteagle99

My only comment would be how tense she was holding her hands and shoulders. Clenched fists aren't usually a good idea unless you're pushing uphill.