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Comment on The 11 Most Common Running Mistakes by Jodie - Healthy Balance Fitness

Jodie - Healthy Balance Fitness — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 04:02:59 +0000

Hi Penni, Awesome question! There's definitely variation according to height (and other factors), and running coach Jack Daniels recommended 180 steps or more per minute. A fast turnover is in order to encourage striking the ground with your foot underneath your knee (not stretched out in front). For most runners a stride rate of 180 or more will achieve this, however it's not a hard and fast rule. The best way to determine your ideal stride rate is to book in with a physio who specialises in treadmill analysis. You'll be filmed on the treadmill so you can view your technique in slow motion. Together you can determine the best stride rate for landing with your foot safely and effectively under your knee - increasing efficiency and reducing your risk of injury. If you're around the 160 mark when you're at a tempo pace, then I'd guess you're over-striding. It's all about gradually reducing your stride length and increasing turnover over many months rather than trying to fix it all at once. Hope that helps!

Comment on The 11 Most Common Running Mistakes by Penni

Penni — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 09:34:56 +0000

Hi great article, wondering though if the 180 steps per minute are for all heights? I’m 6’2?

Cheers
Penni

Comment on Glute strengthening exercises for runners by Mart

Mart — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:14:09 +0000

I have just opened an account with Pinterest and this is my first viewing. I’m thrilled to see these excercises as I am recovering from hip replacement surgery and am currently doing these at PT at a beginner level. Seeing these will give me reinforcement on my techniques at home! Its a long haul to get the gluts strong again after hip surgery!

Comment on Glute strengthening exercises for runners by healthy

healthy — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:28:30 +0000

Awesome, Rhonda! Love how conscientious you always are. Your body will love you for it.

Comment on Glute strengthening exercises for runners by Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:24:13 +0000

These are great Jodie. I have been doing a Bands workout weekly using these exercises and combined with a weekly Pilates class it has made an enormous difference to my dodgy hip and hamstrings.

Comment on Achieving a Goal When Everyone Says You Can’t by Rhonda

Rhonda — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:39:46 +0000

Sensational Deirdre the Runner! Very proud of your determination and for ignoring those saying you can’t do something.

Comment on Who’s your fitness hero? How my attitude to exercise was formed by Dad

Dad — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:58:11 +0000

Thank you for that lovely article. I did not realise that anyone might be taking any notice of my efforts to balance hours of sitting at a drawing board and computer with enjoyable activity to reduce stress and frustration at the end of a working day.
You have more than repaid me by encouraging my participation in Adventure Challenges, Boxing and Boot Camps, Mountain Bike Skills courses and Fun Runs, all of which I would not have attempted without your encouragement. I have now many great memories, from an uncoordinated kayak crossing of Westernport Bay, exploring French Island on a mountain bike to riding through forests at Mt Macedon and Lysterfield Lake.
It was great to see the elation on all your competitors faces at the end of the Tough Bloke Challenge which I am sure none of them would have entered but for your commitment. Looking forward to many more fitness challenges in the future.

Dad XXX

Comment on The 11 Most Common Running Mistakes by jenni

jenni — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:11:27 +0000

Hi. I am a hopeless runner and I hate it but I want to do triathlons. Even 2 km is no fun. I can jog 30 min but am injury prone esp si joint. I think I have no core stabity. I think I should stop running and spend 6 weeks on core then learn to run. My current run is a shuffle. IMO i need run coaching in form rather than fitness. Can you comment or recommend a home is outer western Sydney? I look forward to hearing from you.

Comment on Ignite your Love for Exercise – 9 Tips and a Confession by Fitness Trainer School

Fitness Trainer School — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:52:45 +0000

Valuable information you got here! I would like to thank you for sharing your thoughts and time into the stuff you post!! Thumbs up

Comment on Fun Run Tip – Drinking water while running by healthy

healthy — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:13:04 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Julie. We recommend carrying hydration bottles around the hips rather than the hands/wrists. Carrying anything in our arms during a long run can affect technique, and cause neck and shoulder stiffness.