I went on a search to find a book at the library to help me with my running technique. I have never been taught the most efficient way to run, and I am looking for any way possible to maximize results with as little training as possible. Call me lazy. :)

I found a good book called The Triathlete's Guide to Run Training by Ken Mierke. It's hard to explain the right way to run in just a short post. The author goes on for pages and pages about technique, and I have read just a few pages and tried to apply it to my 7 mile training run today. Basically, the most efficient stance is a slight forward lean, while minimizing up and down bobbing. Also, be sure to swing the arms an equal distance backwards as forwards, like a pendulum. This stance will also help to minimize injury. It did seem to use less energy since I felt pretty good during my run despite giving blood a few days ago. (The only deleterious effect I have noticed from giving blood is that I cannot for the life of me keep my hands and feet warm.) I wish I could be videotaped while running so I can see my habits. It's hard to tell if I am using the right technique without feedback.

School is over for me on Wednesday, and that will free up some time to work on the design for this blog. Stay tuned for a 'pretty' update!