tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post6525312468163365780..comments2023-12-14T01:25:00.917-05:00Comments on Recover Your Stride: Janda short foot exerciseJim Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-11054529985537276762013-04-23T18:44:51.503-04:002013-04-23T18:44:51.503-04:00You are doing good if you are looking like those g...You are doing good if you are looking like those guys! They are running in spikes (super minimal, but with spikes) which gets you up on your toes. I was a minimalist, but have been using Hoka One One shoes since my hip surgery. Now I am a maximalist! <br />Jim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-80046894176807112222013-04-23T12:58:54.520-04:002013-04-23T12:58:54.520-04:00It also helps that they are running in what looks ...It also helps that they are running in what looks like minimal racing flats. It seems to me that less shoe (or no shoe) helps lead to better form. Sorry to keep going on about this, but I am excited to share what has worked so well for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-87535685891716387552013-04-23T11:31:20.962-04:002013-04-23T11:31:20.962-04:00I know it works. I was pleased to see my pictures ...I know it works. I was pleased to see my pictures from my recent races. You know that picture at the top of your blog? That's what my stride looks like now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-69908817644479564472013-04-23T11:05:34.864-04:002013-04-23T11:05:34.864-04:00Thanks for your help!Thanks for your help!Jim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-52553756530145934892013-04-23T02:13:31.717-04:002013-04-23T02:13:31.717-04:00Yes, and I found it helpful to also stop on one fo...Yes, and I found it helpful to also stop on one foot occasionally so that I was doing a one-legged stance. Valuable for working on balance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-5142114020694362922013-04-22T23:10:45.022-04:002013-04-22T23:10:45.022-04:00Thanks, sounds interesting especially as this is a...Thanks, sounds interesting especially as this is a weight bearing exercise as opposed to just doing exercises. I will give it a try. Jim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-90866588157179683052013-04-22T22:20:26.863-04:002013-04-22T22:20:26.863-04:00Do that exercise right before you run. And then ru...Do that exercise right before you run. And then run barefoot. Your feet will want to stay pointed forward. Run barefoot just short distances-on the carpeting between the living room and dining room, in the driveway, whatever-just to get your body gradually used to doing it the right way. I didn't mind taking it slow, because I sucked. I'm still not a great runner, but I've gotten to be a hell of a lot better than I have any right to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-62392902650932187572013-04-22T22:05:20.685-04:002013-04-22T22:05:20.685-04:00My left foot used to turn out more than my right. ...My left foot used to turn out more than my right. I would get pain in that ankle, because I pronated more on that side. You can control this. March in place, like you're getting ready to be in a parade. Both of your feet automatically point straight forward. Do this a lot. Gradually increase the pace so that you're running in place. Your feet will continue to point straight forward. Do this exercise often. When you stand around-at the sink brushing your teeth, or in the shower, for example- be aware of your foot placement, and maintain that position of both feet forward. You're retraining your body. It works. I'm more symmetrical now. I have no pain and ran a half and full marathon in consecutive weeks, which is better than I could have ever imagined before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com