Running Technique Tips

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A weekly conversation between two mid-pack runners learning to master the art of running while life gets in the way.

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Friday Feb 01, 2019

S02: Episode 8 - Brian's 3k time trial and Lisa targets a 5k PB

Friday Feb 01, 2019

Brian gets a 3k time trial on the board, recording an encouraging 12:00, to be trailing Lisa by 53 seconds as we head into the February leg of our 3k/5k challenge. We discuss Brian's technique tweaks, pacing, more strength training as recovery, and where to from here with his 9-10 day training cycle. Meanwhile Lisa is running the B race in the NSW 5000m championships and hopes to record a PB to finally exorcise her 5k demons.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Edited video: 7 lap segments of Brian's 3k time-trial and revised technique.

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Blog: http://runningtechniquetips.com Brian's Running Technique Book Brian's Running Form Drills eBook and free online resources. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningtechniquetips/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunningTechniqueTips/ Twitter: @BrianRunCoach YouTube: http://youtube.com/runningtechniquetv

Friday Jan 25, 2019

S02: Episode 7 - Training in the heat, strength update, and proxies for aerobic threshold

Friday Jan 25, 2019

In this episode we discuss adjusting your training for extreme heat. Brian provides an update on his strength training cautioning against DOMS, and he considers non-tech proxies for easy or aerobic threshold pace such as 4/4 breathing rhythms, nasal breathing, and the talk test. Meanwhile, Lisa lowers her 3k challenge time to 11:07. She also reports on some brand new Adidas Adios 4s with a stiff upper, and an unpronounceable ASICS road racer that fits small.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Brian's Running Technique Book. Dr Phil Maffetone on the weakness window.

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Wednesday Jan 16, 2019

S02: Episode 6 - Body weight strength training and 5k pacing

Wednesday Jan 16, 2019

In this episode we discuss some basic body weight strength training moves and how to implement them alongside your running program. Meanwhile, Lisa puts Brian under pressure by running a well-paced 11:12 for the 3k as part of the first leg of their January - March 5k challenge. Lisa moved from last to 5th during the race in a field of 15 runners, demonstrating that pacing strategy is equally important on the track as it is in the marathon.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Ron Clark article on Runners' Tribe Strength training and running technique by Brian Martin and free RFYL article download. Brian's Running Technique Book.

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Monday Jan 07, 2019

S02: Episode 5 - Strength training for running, intro to benefits

Monday Jan 07, 2019

If you've ever wondered about the merits of strength training for running, this episode gives you an overview of the benefits you can expect to achieve. These include improving: running technique, running performance, running economy, speed of recovery, and overall resilience against injury. Meanwhile, Lisa goes sub 20 minutes at Park Run and Brian's walk/run strategy begins to pay dividends.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Strength training and running technique by Brian Martin and free RFYL article download. Brian's Running Technique Book. Dr Philo Saunders research profile. Brady Threlfall's interview with Dave Costello. Vern Gambetta's Podcast - also features Frans Bosch as guest. Ross Smith's profile. Nathan Heaney's profile. Article about Pascal Dobert's work with Olympic Medalist Evan Jager. Recommended reading: Running by Frans Bosch and Ronald Klomp and Frederic Delavier's Strength Training Anatomy

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Saturday Dec 29, 2018

S02: Episode 4 - 5k training for recreational runners

Saturday Dec 29, 2018

Brian and Lisa set themselves a 5km challenge for January, February, and March 2019. They discuss how to train for the 5k as a recreational runner, including suggested modifications to programs designed for faster runners. Meanwhile, Lisa runs 20:06 at Ballina Coast park run while Brian struggles to break 25:00 at North Sydney, firmly grasping underdog status for the challenge ahead.

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Saturday Dec 22, 2018

S02: Episode 3 - Negative drop shoes

Saturday Dec 22, 2018

Brian and Lisa slowly get back into some running, but realise there is work to do if they are going to hit the 5km challenge set down for each other before the end of the summer season. Both continue to hit the gym, and Brian talks about some of the gym exercises he is introducing into his program such as the deadlift exercise.

News of the week is Brian, with his endless curiosity for technique tweaking, has turned his attention to shoes and is hacking his own negative drop footwear.

Brian runs his ideas past sports podiatrist Thomas Do Canto, who is curious about the idea, but wonders if Brian has gone mad.

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Saturday Dec 15, 2018

S02: Episode 2 - Foot form, function, and running technique with Tom Do Canto

Saturday Dec 15, 2018

Brian and Lisa reflect on their thought provoking running technique coaching session with 55+ 10,000m world record holder Keith Bateman. They discuss key takeaways from the session and what they plan to implement. Meanwhile, Brian learns about the impact of his inflexible feet on his running technique in a fascinating conversation with foot whispering sports podiatrist Thomas Do Canto.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Older yet faster, by Keith Bateman and Heidi Jones

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Sunday Dec 09, 2018

S02: Episode 1a - Brian's Gait Analysis - Kevin's feedback

Sunday Dec 09, 2018

This short episode contains physiotherapist Kevin Lieberthal's feedback on Brian's running technique. For context please listen to S02 - Episode 1 first.

Resources and references discussed in S02 - Episode 1: Brian's Running Form Drills eBook and free online resources. Some video of Brian's 2008 and 2009/2010 improved running technique.

Connect with Brian and Lisa:

Blog: http://runningtechniquetips.com Brian's Running Technique Book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningtechniquetips/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunningTechniqueTips/ Twitter: @BrianRunCoach YouTube: http://youtube.com/runningtechniquetv

Tuesday Dec 04, 2018

S02: Episode 1 - Running Gait Analysis with Physio Kevin Lieberthal

Tuesday Dec 04, 2018

Lisa continues to enjoy a well earned break from running and tries to kick her sugar addiction. Meanwhile Brian visits Kevin Lieberthal of Physio at Central Park in Melbourne to get his running technique analysed. Kevin identifies a number of issues for Brian to work on before he should commence full training.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Brian's Running Form Drills eBook and free online resources. Some video of Brian's 2008 and 2009/2010 improved running technique. Phil Maffetone's two week test.

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Thursday Nov 22, 2018

Episode 22 - What's next?

Thursday Nov 22, 2018

Lisa and Brian talk about what's next in their running programs and give a preview of what's next for the podcast: 3k/5k training, Lisa eclipsing Brian's 5k time, more strength work, Brian's running technique tune-up, and a side project coaching kids running technique.

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