I think ChiRunning is getting a bad rap here. If you look at the pictures in his book, they look exactly like how Tall is running. I would call that a lean. Others would call it straight, being pulled up by strings. Whatever you call it, it looks like the most natural, efficient running posture. No, you are not completely vertical, nor should you be straining forward. He (Danny?) is against people doing power running, using a long reaching stride with a lot of pull in the beginning of the stride (sprinting form). I have honestly only ever seen a couple of people running this way, and they look uncomfortably vertical. One of the things my sister noticed (not a runner) when we walked around Stanley park, was that every runner has a slightly different form, usually the way the arms are swinging being the most obvious difference. She would ask me after they passed what I thought of that particular form. Not being an expert, I just said, I hope someday I don't have to watch a video of myself running!

Sneaking in late as I haven't posted much lately. Memorial Day weekend I got to run along the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh and took in a Cubs game at PNC Park. A much needed get away. Getting ready for tomorrow nights JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge. We have 30 people from our school participating (the power of peer pressure). I did a nice relaxed 6 miles in 46:00 so I think I am ready. At first glance I thought Spareribs was fishing for strippers, but upon further inspection I am relieved to see it is stripers.