Comments on: Changing Your Gait

By: Jill Will Run

Jill Will Run — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:54:01 +0000

You’re fast… sounds like your stride is great!

By: Jill Will Run

Jill Will Run — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:53:31 +0000

Damn… not using glutes/hips correctly? Wow… see, there are so many things that we may do “naturally”, but they aren’t exactly proper.

By: Jill Will Run

Jill Will Run — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:50:22 +0000

I definitely understand the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” attitude. I’m just not sure if some of the aches/pains I experience are things that just come with the territory or if they are things I can fix!

Thanks for the tips on the Galloway program and form, that’s interesting and I think the shorter/quicker stride is a good idea.

By: Jill Will Run

Jill Will Run — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:48:43 +0000

That’s interesting to note that your legs hurt some after starting to use the Karhu’s… I think that’s the case with a lot of these newer shoe styles. I have a friend who got a pair of Newton’s recently and he seems to like them, but they kind of go with the gait that he already had, mainstream running shoes were more of a hinderance for him.

Yeah, I think the barefoot trend is a little too oddball for me too, but it’s still interesting and I like to know EVERYTHING about my hobbies/interests… sometimes that’s a tough one, I’m never satisfied!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:19:18 +0000

I’m not sure how I would even begin to “correct” my form. I have put 30 or so miles on my Karhu’s and I really like them. Their fulcrum technology is supposed to use your natural stride in addition to the fulcrum to propel you forward a bit. Not sure I have noticed much of a difference. I can say my legs hurt for the first week or so of wearing them, but now I am fine.

I remember an article in Runner’s World from a few months back about the FiveFingers. A little too odd-ball for me, I think.

My buddy recently purchased a pair of Newton’s and he swears by them. Would love to try them out–although, now that I think about it, they probably aren’t the type of shoes to wear every now and then. I mean, you are changing your form to wear them. All or nothing I guess.

What about Nike Free’s? I think they are supposed to simulate running barefoot.

By: lindsay

lindsay — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:02:50 +0000

interesting thoughts. i’m usually too busy thinking about how hot it is or how tired some part of my body is during a run. i try to actively think about my form (overall), but of course that doesn’t always work out. i don’t think either side is wrong really, i think everyone should find what works best for them and helps them enjoy running even more. hopefully my stride is ok enough

By: ~moe~

~moe~ — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:46:35 +0000

I’ve been working on my gait and stride length for awhile. I pronate and wear Brooks Addiction to correct. I sometimes can find just the right niche and all is great, then I trip on a pebble or a crack or a flat surface and I lose it. Earlier this week my outer right knee was flaring and my friend’s physical therapist said it’s because I’m not using my glutes and hips correctly, so now i have exercises to do to improve that. I just figured I was running on the wrong part of the road. But not sure. I think you need to find was works best for you, something you can focus on without stressing on and that won’t cause you pain in the future. If you figure it out, let me know.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:38:54 +0000

After having to see a podiatrist I was told I don’t overpronate, which I thought I did! So for the past 3 years I’ve been wearing the wrong shoes. My point being, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Also, the one part of my running I am changing is my stride. I’ve just started the Jeff Galloway marathon training program, and part of it involves relaxed and upright posture, running lower to the ground with less “bounce,” and running with a shorter and quicker stride.

By: Jill Will Run

Jill Will Run — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:12:39 +0000

And your advice is always helpful to me! You’re part of the reason that I feel confident to try new things!

By: Jill Will Run

Jill Will Run — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:11:56 +0000

Maybe I should start a campaign for Vibram to give me a pair, so I can review them and share the info with everyone via the site!