Comments on: Professional Intervention. And this time not for my head.

By: Runner Leana

Runner Leana — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:49:10 +0000

I have weird hands when I run – most of the time I’m giving the thumbs up. What are superman and potato chip hands?

By: jeanne

jeanne — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:17:33 +0000

(I’m trying to catch up. It’s not working so well.)

You MISS running?? Seriously?? (Is that all I got out of this great post?? Sigh.) Maybe I should take a long break and see if I start missing it. Of course it’s hard to miss something you do so infrequently.

Anyway, I love my new purple shoes and everytime I wear them I think of Runner Susan. (Actually have only worn them once. Can’t figure out how to wear them to work. Send help.)

Carry on! I am totally ignoring speedyscot’s comment.

By: speedyscot

speedyscot — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:41:29 +0000

yay – welcome back! bikes are boring!

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:12:36 +0000

Good idea to go to a running clinic. All of us could probably use some instruction on our form before blaming our shoes and other material items. I look forward to the running videos from Runner Susan.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:41:58 +0000

I had a video gait analysis done as part of my physical therapy. I learned that I run with my chin way out like a turtle, which was seriously exacerbating an old shoulder injury.

Also, I run like a duck. Why can’t I run like a gazelle?

By: Monica C.

Monica C. — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:14:37 +0000

YAY! I am so glad that you have “come back home”.

And although I am pretty sure I will ramp up and complete one full marathon, I think that focusing on the shorter distances (i.e., the half) is key to staying injury-free, as well.

By: Flatman

Flatman — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:33:53 +0000

I miss the bike stuff already….

By: david

david — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:06:54 +0000

there is no harm in all of us reviewing the basics. I did thanks to you.

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:40:00 +0000

I’m looking forward to the changeup in video, though I’ve greatly enjoyed all the rolling and exercise videos. Yes, most of us learn the hard way that form is vital to running injury-free. But all that cycling and working out with cindy in the wee hours of the morning help with form too.

By: The Devil

The Devil — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:26:25 +0000

I am going to do the Mardi Gras 5k…go me!!!

By: suzee

suzee — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:45:50 +0000

You’re hilarious, even while edifying.

Potato chip hands, potato chip hands. My mantra ever since injuring my shoulder. Short strides, short strides. My mantra ever since screwing up my IT band. Form really does matter…hope the changes give you an injury-free 2009!

By: Rinus

Rinus — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:39:51 +0000

Yes you can Susan!.
Have fun is importend and learn your body and feelings.
The most runners run to fast when they train.
I train slow and slow makes fast!.
And i think that you train to much your legs on the fitness!!!.
I think that you can do it, have fun and pleasure and train slow and your legs train enough when you are running, special train is not necessary…
Greet Rinus, have seldom injury .

By: dieErleberin

dieErleberin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:48:58 +0000

Hi, I just came by on my way back from the “Dea Running Team”. Your permanent injury stories sound horrible. Hope those get-togethers at the clinic are going to help you get back on healthy legs again! However, I do not see the “mistakes”. I once read a book that stressed how much running style was a very individual thing and you should run the way it feels comfortable for you. From experience, I can confirm. And: it is all easier the better in shape you are. Keep up the good work!

By: Ewe the Dewd

Ewe the Dewd — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:15:27 +0000

Nice asterisks Susan.*

*** Yes, we could see how fast this light was moving around the track, but we weren’t able to critique your form.
******* Wear your pony-hat and we’ll admire THAT when we use the pause button.

You might need Cindy for this. I’d like a video or videos of you running at various speeds taken from the side – from sprinting, to 18 second per 100m pace, to marathon pace (and various paces in between). I’m thinking of doing this myself when I get a new camera.

Set the camera up far enough away so Cindy can pan as you run for about 30 metres or so. If you were at the track, she’d be on the infield, and get a good shot of the mid 30 metres of the straight as you ran 100 metres at various speeds. If not at the track, use a footpath and do something similar.

Put sub-titles on the video saying what speed you are running at (e.g. Susan at 6 minutes per mile pace). You could work this out after the runs by timing how long it took to run the 100 metres… OR take a note of the minutes per mile that the Garmin is saying (not as accurate).

Maybe make further videos when you’re wearing the Newtons.

While I’m here, what’s happened to Katy? Did you kidnap her or something?

* Sorry, I couldn’t get this post up to 1000 words, so that must mean I don’t have a crush on you.

By: Denise "Firefly"

Denise "Firefly" — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:44:30 +0000

I think a class like that one would benefit everyone.

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:22:10 +0000

I’m pretty sure I look like Haile Gebrselassie when I run – I don’t need a video to prove it either!

By: BettyBetty

BettyBetty — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:48:32 +0000

Cool hat and sneaks. I feel your pain…sounds similar to the jiggly ass syndrome caused by some poorly constructed team bike shorts. I see it on other riders and I always wonder…is my ass doing that?

By: Aka Alice

Aka Alice — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:06:50 +0000

Wanna hear more about the Newtons…they look muy beautiful!

I’ve missed runner Susan. I’m sorry about the aches and pains. We’ll be seeing running video soon, won’t we?