Stride length vs. Cadence
01/01/12 10:57
Q: “I have a question about stride length. I have a naturally short stride, which helps me have a faster cadence. I've read conflicting information on stride length and would like your input.
Is it better overall to have a shorter stride length? Some running info I've read says if you have a short stride it may be a sign of weak hips and lack of lower body flexibility. But I've also read that when you run with a mid-foot strike and lean forward so your foot is hitting the ground at your center of gravity, you will naturally have a shorter stride.
What are your thoughts?” ~Suzanne S.
A runner’s stride length can certainly offer clues regarding that person’s strength and flexibility. But what came first, the chicken or the egg?
Stride length + cadence = velocity. However, this equation is much more complicated and intricate than meets the eye... Read More...
Is it better overall to have a shorter stride length? Some running info I've read says if you have a short stride it may be a sign of weak hips and lack of lower body flexibility. But I've also read that when you run with a mid-foot strike and lean forward so your foot is hitting the ground at your center of gravity, you will naturally have a shorter stride.
What are your thoughts?” ~Suzanne S.
A runner’s stride length can certainly offer clues regarding that person’s strength and flexibility. But what came first, the chicken or the egg?
Stride length + cadence = velocity. However, this equation is much more complicated and intricate than meets the eye... Read More...
Winter Warm-Up
01/01/12 10:55
Q: “What is the best way to warm up for outdoor winter runs? And how long should one warm up for?” ~Andrea S.
Good question. Runners do need to consider environmental conditions when running indoors or outside and how ambient temperature affects physiology.
The body will need... Read More...
Good question. Runners do need to consider environmental conditions when running indoors or outside and how ambient temperature affects physiology.
The body will need... Read More...
Flip-flops: Good or Evil?
01/01/12 10:54
Q: Do you think of thin soled flip-flops as good or bad for just walking around?
Great question! One could look at it in two ways: 1. Sure flip-flops are ok...by being close to barefoot, you are strengthening your feet as you walk around. You are also allowing your foot to do what it was designed to do - ambulate with hinderance. 2. Heck no! Terrible for your feet! They offer no support.
Flip-flops will be worn regardless of their utilitarian or lack-thereof purpose... Read More...
Great question! One could look at it in two ways: 1. Sure flip-flops are ok...by being close to barefoot, you are strengthening your feet as you walk around. You are also allowing your foot to do what it was designed to do - ambulate with hinderance. 2. Heck no! Terrible for your feet! They offer no support.
Flip-flops will be worn regardless of their utilitarian or lack-thereof purpose... Read More...
Help in Swimming
01/01/12 10:51
Q: I need to improve my swimming for triathlons. Do you have any suggestions on how to get started?
Great question! The swim portion of any triathlon can be intimidating even for an experienced and strong swimmer. However, becoming more comfortable in the water starts with learning how to flow with the water, not fight through it. Read More...
Great question! The swim portion of any triathlon can be intimidating even for an experienced and strong swimmer. However, becoming more comfortable in the water starts with learning how to flow with the water, not fight through it. Read More...
Chia Seeds
01/01/12 10:49
Q: I am hearing good things about chia seeds. What is your opinion?
What kinda seeds? Chia seeds (also known as, Salvia hispanica L.) are tiny edible seeds that come from the salvia hispanica plant, a member, of the mint family, that grows abundantly in Southern Mexico. Chia seeds are rich with omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber (6.9g of fiber in 25g of chia seeds!), calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, copper, manganese, iron, molybdenum, and niacin. Phewww! Read More...
What kinda seeds? Chia seeds (also known as, Salvia hispanica L.) are tiny edible seeds that come from the salvia hispanica plant, a member, of the mint family, that grows abundantly in Southern Mexico. Chia seeds are rich with omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber (6.9g of fiber in 25g of chia seeds!), calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, copper, manganese, iron, molybdenum, and niacin. Phewww! Read More...
