I’m not hating it now!

[Benttoe]

I think something good must be happening. Just got to end of week 4 and my Withings watch is now logging my shuffles as runs! (I’m actually jogging really slowly) I feel rather ridiculous, but at least I now think I’m doing a joffle. Better than a shuggle?

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Slow is the way!!! I run using this Japanese slow jogging technique & absolutely love it! Not sure if I could have progressed as quickly without it. And I can now run for over an hour running this way - that would *not* be happening without it!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

[Benttoe Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

I watched this and it does make sense. BUT...it looks bonkers doesn’t it?

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Benttoe]

It does a bit, but I don’t care! I’ve been reading the book about this (and will do a post on it), but a key part of this is even if you’re trying to increase your pace, you do most of your training slowly to build strength and stamina, and avoiding strain & injury. Also I wasn’t enjoying the running when it was a hard slog, now I love it and can run & run. Might look a bit of a wally, especially as this running style is called nico nico (smile in Japanese) and I do run along smiling away! But you get all the benefits of running without the pain. I’ve lost 5 inches from my waist!

[Benttoe Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

You are an inspiration! Would it be ok if I “follow” you on this forum please?

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Benttoe]

Of course!

[Hidden in reply to Benttoe]

This guy and Disco know what they're talking about, I saw a running coach in the US teaching his students this very technique. If you watch his feet, he actually has a perfect cadence, about 90, and his foot strike is perfect. This all prevents injury. Basically Mo Farah is doing exactly the same but with longer strides.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Benttoe]

Of course it looks bonkers - this whole thing is bonkers - that’s why I love it! JSR forever!

[Islesrunner Graduate]

My turn around point was week 4 too! X