The BLUF: gravity is the most important factor in skilled running, so to run with skill, do not oppose gravity. To work with gravity and not against her, use the hamstring to pull the weighted foot towards the hip, let gravity and your nervous system do the rest.
NOTE: if you stick your foot out by extending the knee in front of you with dorsiflexion of the foot, which is the way to make your heel strike first, your sins will be punished by slow running and more injury.
NOTE 2: if you forget about the foot that is not in contact with the ground and focus on pulling your weighted foot, your body will do a better job of putting your foot in the right place than you can with conscious effort. Your mind does not know where the foot should go, but your highly evolved nervous system does.
Watch BMack's video clips and see if you agree.
http://www.iamunscared.com/hamstrings-vs-hip-flexors/
NOTE: if you stick your foot out by extending the knee in front of you with dorsiflexion of the foot, which is the way to make your heel strike first, your sins will be punished by slow running and more injury.
NOTE 2: if you forget about the foot that is not in contact with the ground and focus on pulling your weighted foot, your body will do a better job of putting your foot in the right place than you can with conscious effort. Your mind does not know where the foot should go, but your highly evolved nervous system does.
Watch BMack's video clips and see if you agree.
http://www.iamunscared.com/hamstrings-vs-hip-flexors/
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