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Category Archives: technique

Mar 20

What Barefoot Running Does To Your Running Cadence

Posted on March 20, 2014 by kowsik
Running Cadence

I just realized that I haven’t posted much on the body mechanics (like running cadence or foot turnover) of barefoot running in a while. I think I’ve taken this for granted now and I usually mix things up with running … Continue reading →

Posted in barefoot, garmin, posture, running, technique, tips | 9 Replies
Nov 14

Proper Running Form – Duct Tape, Wallets and Oil Change

Posted on November 14, 2013 by kowsik
Proper Running Form

Proper running form is so important to injury free running, that we sometimes overlook this as we focus on pace, endurance, races, miles/week, etc. I’ve written about proper running form before, but it’s more than just running. Paying attention to … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, running, technique, tips | 2 Replies
Jul 02

The 10 Percent Rule for Injury Free Running

Posted on July 2, 2013 by kowsik
10 percent rule

The 10 percent rule is the simplest of all tricks for injury free running. It’s less relevant once you start running 20 or 30 miles/week, but a critical one when you first start out. In the early days of running, … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, running, technique, tips | Leave a reply
May 21

Three Ways to Increase Running Stamina

Posted on May 21, 2013 by kowsik
Bleacher Running

As the distances get longer, it’s imperative that you find ways to increase running stamina. Without that, fatigue sets in early and you lose the power and endurance that it takes to finish long runs. I’ve spent a fair bit … Continue reading →

Posted in running, stamina, technique, tips, training | 4 Replies
Mar 05

7 Treadmill Running Tips for Newbies

Posted on March 5, 2013 by kowsik
Treadmill Running

I’ve come to terms with treadmill running, which is I’ll use it when I can’t run outside and pretend that I love it when I have to. Dang, I just reread that sentence and that came across all wrong. Still, … Continue reading →

Posted in injury, running, technique, treadmill | 2 Replies
Feb 06

Stair Climbing vs. Hill Repeats

Posted on February 6, 2013 by kowsik
Stair Climbing

Lately I’ve been doing hill repeats as a way of strengthening as well as getting used to  the ups and downs. The Big Basin 50k that I’m running in June is going to have a lot of that. I’m visiting Bangalore, India … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, stair climbing, technique | 3 Replies
Nov 09

Does running barefoot make you a tough guy?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by kowsik
Barefoot Running Style

I was running barefoot (I mean without any shoes, minimals or whatever) the other day working on a 5-miler focusing on speed and posture when a biker passing me said “tough guy, huh?“. I just laughed it off then and … Continue reading →

Posted in barefoot, running, tarahumara, technique | 4 Replies
Aug 14

How to start running with proper technique

Posted on August 14, 2012 by kowsik

I started running as a beginner without a coach or any kind of training. Just like that, one day I decided to see how I would fare as a runner. And it’s been an incredible experience so far. But running, … Continue reading →

Posted in barefoot, posture, running, technique | 2 Replies
Jun 24

Using ballet exercises when you start running

Posted on June 24, 2012 by kowsik
Ballet Dancing

Ever since I started running barefoot, I’ve always been looking for ways to strengthen my legs so I can run better, faster and be injury free. Not too long ago, I went to my older son’s friend’s dance performance. I … Continue reading →

Posted in ballet, exercise, running, technique | 3 Replies
Mar 14

Principles of natural running

Posted on March 14, 2012 by kowsik

This amazing video from Dr. Mark Cucuzzella over at the Natural Running Center is one of my personal favorites. As I went through the process of learning how to run (again), I must’ve watched this video on Principles of Natural … Continue reading →

Posted in barefoot, posture, running, technique | Leave a reply

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