tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38849100.post80332058356674406..comments2009-07-27T14:56:01.271+01:00Rennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07777316025680439946noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38849100.post-76268725882351321472009-07-27T14:56:01.271+01:002009-07-27T14:56:01.271+01:00Hi Anonymous, the technique is described in more detail in &quot;Born to Run&quot; a book I heartily recommend as an easy enjoyable, but enlightening read.<br /><br />The principle is simple: You run with a cadence of around 180 strides per minute (many runners may be below half that).<br /><br />You lower leg operates as as spring ricocheting kinetic energy back from the ground for every stride you take. This energy &quot;comes free&quot; and uses none of your fuel. <br /><br />Its known that most elite runners have a quicker footstride (and followingly less ground contact time). Evolution Running, ChiRunning and other running technique teachings focus on increasing leg turn-over and minimise ground contact time for various purposes.<br /><br />however, the main thing is that the more often you hit the ground within a minute the more energy is released &quot;for free&quot; back into your power output. Theoretically this implies that a shorter stride should be more energy-efficient.<br /><br />The Raramuri use the 180 cadence and I&#39;ve tried practicing this whenever I feel fresh. Although it should be more energy-efficient, it still feels more tiresome after a while as my body isn&#39;t used to it. Give it a try. <br /><br />Sprint training is a great way to supplement your ability to move your legs quickly and would ease your brains learning process if you change your gait likes this.<br /><br />Incidentally, a quicker turn-over reduces the risk of overstriding and thus the injury risk too.Rennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07777316025680439946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38849100.post-16907935450462307582009-07-17T12:25:10.483+01:002009-07-17T12:25:10.483+01:00Hi <br /><br /> Cool Blog<br /><br />`the super-fast tiny step technique of the Tarahumara Indians´<br />Could you write more on this, sounds interesting<br /><br /><br />AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com