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Running Tip: Keep Your Eyes on the Horizon
When your mom told you stand up straight, you probably had no idea that she was also helping your running technique. Running efficiently and pain free has a lot to do with your posture. Keep your head in line with your spine, your shoulders relaxed, and your torso over your hips.
There Really Is Not One Right Way to Run
When it comes to endurance, long-distance running as opposed to sprinting short distances like Jamaican gold medalist and record breaker Usain Bolt (100m, 200m), there is not just one way to run.
There are many techniques out there and almost as many variations as there are runners. When watching the men's marathon (yes, I watched the men's marathon, which I guess establishes me as a running geek even if my weekly mileage doesn't), I kept using my DVR to pause the action and try to figure out where these elite runners strike: heel, midfoot, or toe.
Running Technique: Where Do You Strike?
Runners have an ongoing debate about technique and what part of the foot is better to land (strike) on.
Some say landing on the heel of the foot prevents injury to the calves and Achilles tendon, and is great if you're running long distances. Other runners say that landing on the ball of the foot is easier on your knees and other joints and that it makes you feel lighter, which is great when you are sprinting or trying to run faster.
What Is the Deal With: My Upper Body When I Run?
Running...it seems like it should be the most natural thing in the world to do, but like all good things there is technique. What to do with your upper body can get confusing, since it is just riding on the legs that are doing all the work.
Here are some tips on running form:
- Your torso should be upright, with chest up and plenty of room for the diaphragm to work correctly.
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What's the Deal With: Pose Method of Running
We all know how to walk and we all know how to run, right? The answer according to Dr. Nicholas Romanov, developer of the Pose Running Technique, is a resounding "NO."
Cross Train With Every Step
If you're training for a marathon and logging 40-plus miles a week, there is one physical activity you still do much, much more than running: walking. With every step you take, you can better prepare your body for running. Here's how to cross train with every step:
- Posture: The alignment of your spine, pelvis, and ribcage is an important element of being an efficient runner.
Come Party With Me: Potluck Thanksgiving — Desserts
If you've volunteered (or been assigned) to bring a dessert to a Thanksgiving potluck, don't run to the nearest bakery. You can bake a delicious homemade treat that will impress your friends and family! Start by selecting an unexpected dessert like caramel-walnut pie.
40 Runway Looks With a Halloween-y Feel
The runway can be scary for many reasons. For instance, models have been known to fall over the place thanks to some eight-inch spiky heels, and there are plenty of getups that leave you wondering how the wearer can even see. As we all know, the catwalks provide more than just inspiration for the fashion realm.
Do Tell: How Would You Respond to a Guy With Magic Tricks?
I'm going to try not being a mean girl, because I think the following story is all kinds of adorable. But let's just say it's hard not to affectionately tease the guy who runs a class for seducing women — with magic tricks!
27-year-old McDerick Ho co-owns Secret Skills, a magic school in Singapore.
5 Tips For Keeping Your Locks Glossy
After perusing through the pictures from Rock a Little, Feed a Lot benefit concert that took place last night in LA, I was struck by all of the completely gorgeous, shiny hair. From Isla Fisher to Christina Applegate to Alanis Morissette, it was all about light-reflective locks. There are countless ways to boost shine through technique and product, including starting off by giving residue and buildup a farewell party with a good clarifying shampoo.
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