Pose Method of Running (Read 1027 times)

I remember reading about it for a bit... and thinking how jealous I was that someone had found such a great way to make LOTS of money... So... um... no, not me!

How have you learned to do it? It looks like they have all sorts of videos and books? Did it take a lot of practice (re-learning to run) or is it more about 'tweaking' your existing running form? I'd like to know more about it. I have to say that I'm a little skeptical of someone charging money to show me how to run (sort of like showing me how to breathe?) (I suspect that was Wingz' reaction too). But there's no doubt that I could use some improvement on my running form at times (like mile 25 ). Do you think this method is just as valuable for the beginning runner as the advanced (US olympic triathlete) runner?

I'm a rookie runner. I never entered a race and I lowered my mile time from about 8:50 to 8:15 after a month of exercises. So I think it could help everybody. You talk about paying someone to teach you how to run. Do you look at running as a sport or a learned skill? I'm sure most be do. You know how to hit a golf ball, why do people pay other people to teach them to do it better? You know how to hit keys on a piano key board, why do people pay other people to teach them to do it better? Running is a skill that needs to be practiced properly. Somebody learned how to do it and is willing to teach you. Plus, one last thing, if people are paying $100 to $120 for shoes, why are they still getting injured? It's because their form is wrong.

I heard Chirunning and Pose were similiar. I've nevered checked out Chirunning. I think I will.

More info can be had at chirunning.com...

Thanks. Very interesting. Also, I just found this link to an NPR story on their website: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6070170 From a very brief look at both the Pose and the ChiRunning websites, they both seem to use similar methods (though the details may be different?). I'll keep looking... you've got me very interested!

LOL. Tell ya what. If I ever get to the spot where I'm even close to being an elite athlete, I'll be looking for a coach anyway. I'll take another look at it then. Until then, though, form is NOT what's holding me back.

Fair enough. For me, I feel that form is holding me back. I was throwing info out there for everybody to make his/her own decision.

I'm a rookie runner. I never entered a race and I lowered my mile time from about 8:50 to 8:15 after a month of exercises. So I think it could help everybody.

However, whenever someone says "I think it could help EVERYBODY," I think there's a really really really good chance they're wrong. The results I've read about Pose have been mixed. Works well for some. Doesn't do squat for others. And still others get injured because they were tampering with their natural running form. Looks like you're in the first batch, and I'm glad it's working for you. May you reach your running dreams!