Monday, May 21, 2012

Arm movement and forward running...

You may recall that I have been trying out a pair of
Karhu Fulcrum Ride Flow running shoes.
 Karhu also gave me a series of Forward Running videos
aimed at helping become a more efficient runner. 

They are very interesting and I have found quite a few
ways that I could improve my running form.
(I've got some work to do!)

Today I am going to focus on Arm Movement.
Be prepared- there are 2 videos of me running after this one.
Here is the video from Karhu:


I really love this video- short and to the point,
AND it gives pointers on how to improve!

So... I headed out for an early morning run today in my Karhu's.
I did 3 miles with the husband.
He is doing awesome so far with his Half Marathon training!
He completed his first full week and off to a good start on the 2nd.

I then went and did 5 more miles and felt amazing!
My thyroid is definitely regulating and I am feeling
more and more "normal" everyday (but was I ever normal?).

After I got back, I grabbed the husband before he left for work.
(He loved it- who needs to be at work on time anyway?)

I had him video me running out and back
on a walking path right by our house.
video video
I realize now that I was too far away from him.

So- my arm movement could use some work.
I hold my elbows way too far out-
kind of like I am a crazy running chicken trying to take flight.
(side note:  I don't love watching myself run)

Since I am getting back to running again,
this is a great time to work on my form.
I'm excited (and a little scared) to share the rest of the videos!
Y'all shall see every way that I need to improve :).
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**I was sent a pair of Karhu Fulcrum Ride running shoes to review,
free of charge.  All reviews and opinions are my own.
Shoe review Info:
RUNNING SHOES: Flow_Fulcrum Ride
KARHU WEBSITE: http://www.karhu.com/ 
SHOE REVIEWER: Jerilee E.
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1 comment:

  1. Video is such a great way to check out our form! Yours isn't bad at all... and I'm so glad you're finding your running groove again!

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