Bouncy runner
Bman
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I wouldn't worry too much about it. How you run can be pretty innate. Look at Paula Radcliffe for example, with her head wobbling. She went through a phase of trying to stop that, and it just made her slower. If there is something seriously wrong, that will manifest itself in inuries.
I'm trying to imagine what may be going on - if you are overstriding, or the opposite. What are your arms doing? Are they relaxed when you are running at marathon pace, or do they move a lot?
If upping your cadence makes you bounce less, then you may be overstriding.
Again, I wouldn't worry too much. A good training plan with a mix of speed work/intervals/endurance etc. As you get fitter strong, more experienced at long distance races, then you'll probably find that the "problem" disappears, or at least reduces.
I'm trying to imagine what may be going on - if you are overstriding, or the opposite. What are your arms doing? Are they relaxed when you are running at marathon pace, or do they move a lot?
If upping your cadence makes you bounce less, then you may be overstriding.
Again, I wouldn't worry too much. A good training plan with a mix of speed work/intervals/endurance etc. As you get fitter strong, more experienced at long distance races, then you'll probably find that the "problem" disappears, or at least reduces.
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My question to any running pro's is how to stop myself boucing while running. Apparently Im easy to spot in a race cos Im quite a bouncy runner. I reckon Im not as efficient as I could be and know running is where I could make the most time up while racing.
Ive upped my cadence a bit which has helped but wondering if anyone knows of anything I could do or drills which might help.
Thanks!