Rhythm in Running

As a drummer I am constantly tapping, hitting + counting. Life comes in all sorts of rhythms + running is no different. If there is one thing minimalism has done extremely well for the running industry it has brought proper technique + form into the limelight. One of the best resources for Fleet Feet Raleigh + running stores around the country has been Good Form Running. The GFR website has simplified running technique into four simple steps:

One of the easiest of the four steps is cadence. We all think in rhythms of some sort + this is one that can be practiced with fairly easy repetition. Counting for 3 steps per second for 10 seconds is a great way to get in a good running rhythm. But then what? Stop thinking about it. The tendency here is to turn yourself into a human metronome, a robot that cranks out perfect cadence without actually enjoying the experience of running.A great video on cadence can be seen here (Understanding Cadence). 

Good Form running clinics are held monthly here at Fleet Feet Raleigh + are great overview of everything on the GFR website so check out our calendar on the Fleet Feet Raleigh website.

Count, run + then relax + repeat.

Brent