It is much easier to pull your foot up than to push the ground down! Remember that when you run, it's all about pulling up, not pushing down. Watch Nicolas Remires and learn.
This is brilliant! I only realised it - the pulling - after I recently injured my calf. Flicking my feet - pulling - actually relieves the pain for a short period of time while flicking up.
It's a very simple point but one which is overlooked. I've had tendon problems in my knees and that's where it comes from. Not pulling through the stride and relying on pushing forward only.
I tried incorporating something similar to this when I learned the "Pose Method" technique. While I did find it comfortable and efficient it did aggravate my hamstring.
I just got through watching a bunch of videos from “learntorun” saying running is not a pulling but pushing activity. He said he taught the pose method for a while until he realized how wrong he was because of injuries people were getting. I’m not saying your wrong, but he is very convincing
well this is not true... every great runner is a pusher.. .more so "a jumper" see how much time they (50 kg Kipchoge, kiptum, Cheptegei etc) spend in the air, and how long their steps are..
yup the back/supporting leg is pushing off the ground and the front leg is pulling the knee forward, being conscious about it while running always hurts more than it helps
Pulling is running with less effort. Try pushing a wagon down the road, it is a lot harder. A front wheel drive car will move in the snow a rear wheel car just spins. If you are pushing you are always behind your next step and you are dragging yourself down the road or track. You are literally stepping over yourself.
