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Author: Paul Radcliffe
February 13, 2013
Form Tip #3: Elasticity Propels Body Forward
Form Tip #3: Elasticity Propels Body Forward The human body is a marvelous creature at long distance running if it has an efficient form. One of the advantages humans have that others don’t is the ability to store elastic energy in the Achilles tendon and arch of the foot. A lot of impact energy from each step can be captured and used to start the next stride. If you time your stride right you can run a little more efficiently. Something that surprises me is that people will put arch supporting insoles into their shoes. The human foot is a[…continue reading]
February 12, 2013
Super Safety Tip #6: Carry Money Because You Never Know…
Super Safety Tip #6: Carry Money Because You Never Know… Last week’s tip talked about carrying a mobile phone in case of emergency. One more essential item to carry is some form of currency. In the near future we may be able to use our mobile phones to make purchases, but until then you’ll have to stick to cash, credit and debit cards. Having the ability to buy things on the run is very important. If you don’t have a mobile phone, you can use it at a payphone to make a call. You can buy snacks, drinks or food[…continue reading]
February 11, 2013
Heart Rate When Sleeping
Someone in my clinic was talking about how he enjoyed the data he was getting from his heart rate monitor. He asked how to get his most accurate resting heart rate. I told him the best time is right after you wake up in the morning. He said he might forget to check, so I recommended that he sleep with the heart rate monitor on. And then the wheels began to turn… I had done this myself over a year ago, but was curious to do it again. Sleeping with the heart rate monitor reveals a lot of interesting data.[…continue reading]
