I normally clap my hands and holler every third step. Every 11th step I jump and scream my name. I find that technique both invigorating and thought provoking.
Look, joking aside. You run the way you do and for as long you do it in a moderate and steady way, or slow, you'll be fine. That's proper running. If you were a pro, you'd have that guy on the bike next to you shouting directions.
If something hurts and won't stop, go see a physio. Basically, this whole thing is incredibly natural and simple. Look at the kids out there, they don't analyse.
I agree, it might be worth getting checked out by a physio. A good one who knows about running can be worth their weight in gold. Are you stretching at all - I had pain behind my knee (on one side) where the bottom of my hamstring went in to the back of my knee. For me this was compensatory following nerve damage after sciatica and resolved as my nerve recovered but it could be a gait related issue. Maybe something to consider - hope it settles soon for you.☺
Loads of good suggestions. I'll weigh in with my regular suggestion that if you have the option to do most of your running off road, take it. Tarmac and paving slabs are harder on the body.
Just get it checked out by a sports osteo or physio. I agree with you, and it doesn't have to be technical but our bodies are complex and don't have fully developed parts for running if we have spent our lives not doing it!! They will advise on exercises etc... do persevere and don't let this stop you. My osteopath says that there are very few people who can't actually run, but so many give up at the first hurdle which is so sad.....
I'm with googleme on the off-road advice (also it is beautiful out there, and quite fun stomping through puddles like a toddler).
I also found squats, planks and leg-raises helped my speed and stability when I was running, and I'll start again as soon as my postnatal Pilates has got me to a stage where I'm slightly less of a relaxin-addled breastmilk-machine.
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