(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Hip Extension
(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Hip Extension
(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Foot Strike
(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Foot Strike
COMMENTS ON THE ABOVE PHOTOS: My form from the side looks much better when I'm running quicker in the photos on the right. I've got nice open hips (this has a lot to do with the quicker pace, so I'm not being too critical on myself for this one), I'm not reaching so much with my foot (meaning my shin is more vertical) and my posture looks strong. At both speeds, my foot is reasonably well placed under the knee at footstrike (again, the vertical shin) which is pleasing. At both speeds however I seem to reach more with my right leg in the flight phase, with my foot getting out in front of my knee - I don't love this....something to work on.
(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Hip Sway
(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Hip Sway
(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Hip Sway
(L) Long Run Pace (R) 10k Pace | Hip Sway
COMMENTS ON THE ABOVE PHOTOS: From this view I like my slow pace better. I definitely have a weakness (or mis-fire) in my glutes that is causing me to drop my free hip when the opposite foot is planted. I've been aware of this for a while and, whilst I've been slack lately, I'm working hard to ensure the glutes activate when they should to keep everything neutral and stable.
Feel free to pass on your comments or criticisms!