The video doesn’t lie!

Even though I’ve been teaching ChiRunning since 2010, reviewing my technique regularly helps me get better. This is my 1st Q 2022 review. I will be posting these quarterly because practice makes progress.

Background:

I did my first 100 miler over New Year’s on a one mile loop course. While I trained as much as I could, I ended up injuring myself. I had to cancel 3 ultra events that were scheduled after this.

I’ve worked with Jody, my acupuncturist right after the injury. I’ve been focusing on shorter distances, strength training and stretching (not consistently though). I know focusing on that and my technique again will help get me ready for some bigger mileage goals that I have in the next 2-4 years. Gradual progress and patience have been key for me during this time.

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Some of my key takeaways for this quarter:

• Make strength training a priority minimum 2x a week but goal of 3x
• Lower leg relaxation more specifically ankles. Will focus on more ankle mobility as well.
• I continue to work on upper body rotation. It’s better but still some work to do there along with shoulder/upper body relaxation. I love rocking and doing Original Strength work to help with shoulder stabilization.
• Drop my chin a bit more for a more neutral head position

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