Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Cheek to cheek

Efficient running means using your arms properly. Arms should be bent at a 45 degree angle at the elbows, with fingers extended AT ALL TIMES. Keep your arms firm and your elbows held close to your body – not flapping around or flying up or out. Push up one bent arm as you pull down the other, alternating them like a robot.Create an arc so your hands go cheek to cheek. That is, first swing your elbow forward and up, with your arm bent, so your extended fingers are near the cheek on you face, then pull your elbow down and back, in an arc, keeping your arm firm and bent, so that your elbow ends up raised behind you, and your extended fingers are near your butt cheek. Doing this is critical to lung efficiently, so you’ll have more air and endurance; and a faster pace, with less effort.

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