Abs advice in post C25K podcasts.

[flossieflyblow]

Right! In these podcasts Laura suggests briefly to use your abs to keep you upright when running. I have to remind myself not to lean forward when running. Should I consciously be holding my abs in whilst running?

Thanks.

[crox Graduate]

And yet the running chap I'm seeing on Saturday recommends a slight lean, that and tooling your buttocks in...

[flossieflyblow Graduate]

Well, it makes me wonder whether it's best to run the way that feels easiest!

Thank you!

[lizziebeth57 Graduate]

I've watched other runners and some seem to run absolutely straight and others lean forward. Most kids seem to lean into their run too. I have no idea but decided to just go with what feels comfy. I do try and keep my head up though and gaze 10 paces in front cos that makes sense to look at where i am headed.

[flossieflyblow Graduate in reply to lizziebeth57]

Would agree about keeping your head up! But, yes, I think I shall carry on sort of doing my own thing for a while without worrying too much, as long as it feels efficient and easy. Thanks!

[notbad Graduate]

The Chi Running book I read advised a slight forward lean but from the ankles not the waist. I think it's good to keep your core firm but holding the abs in might be difficult (for breathing). Personally I'd stick with what feels right if you haven't had injuries.

[flossieflyblow Graduate in reply to notbad]

Thanks! That sounds like good advice. I'm intrigued by this 'Chi Running' book. A few people have mentioned it!

[notbad Graduate in reply to flossieflyblow]

Here's a couple of links which might help:

chirunning.com/blog/entry/c...

This one has an illustration of the lean:

shutupandrun.net/2012/06/wa...

The book's an interesting read, although he is somewhat zealous.

[flossieflyblow Graduate in reply to notbad]

That's really kind of you, thanks very much. That's a little light viewing for the weekend!