Strengthening My Pose

I started running shortly after I turned 30.  One thing I learned within my first year on the road was how unforgiving the asphalt is.  Not to mention that running is simply not something to get into unless you’ve actually learned how to run correctly.  Moreover, if you’ve got a tendency toward excessive pronation you’re guaranteed to suffer issues such as plantar fascitis, runner’s knee, it band issues, back pain, etc. 

After numerous injuries the consistent recommendation from healthcare professionals was to support my flaws with braces and orthotics and better shoes.  Needless to say, I continued to have pain.  So, I decided to follow my own advice and began researching running technique.  I came across two methods: The Pose Method and Chi Running.  I learned to infuse the advice I found and now I’ve been running for nearly 8 months pain-free…without supports. 

Tonight I used my strength workout to train elasticity. 

5 Rounds

20 Two-leg hops to 6″ box + 150lb Seated Rows for 15 reps

Partial Turkish Get-ups 35lbs (sit-up only)