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Testimonials
Hello and thank you!
I am an Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength adn Conditioning Specialist, Medical Exercise Specialist, creator of "the Fitness Fix" DVD's, and marathoner, and just from reading your articles and website I have changed my running over the past year. I have old injuries from car accidents and damage to my lift hip which has bothered me for 10 years. I teach core conditioning classes and was able to run well, but always had a bit of pain in that left hip and even in my heel - a bit of nagging plantar fasciitis. Last year I ran a 1:45 half in Edmonton in the Master's games, and had severe hip pain after, knowing well that I was overstriding trying to reach my goal. This year without anymore training, just focusing on your technique, I ran a 1:42 in Canmore and though it was challenging to hold that pace cardiovascularly, but I had no pain during OR after besides tired muscles. I felt like I could fly, even on the hills. I am booked with clients six months in advance, so can't take your course, but I do recommend it to my clients and classes!
Thank you for helping our understanding and for helping to prevent injuries. My strength and core training was saving me but NPR optimized me!
Thank you!
Denise Beatty
RE: Sacramento Marathon
I credit my adaptation (still learning) of your NP running style with the removal of 7 minutes from my previous personal best to the current results. I have never been able to finish strong like I did this time. I ran a consistent 4:49 from beginning to end, with no fade, and felt strong at the end. I concentrated throughout the race on the lean with the head high and the hips forward. Whenever I would tire I would remind myself of this body position and feel a slight relief.
As previously discussed, I found running in the snow and ice and excellent way to practice the NP. I felt when I was properly landing mid foot with the forward lean I would have no traction or footing problems on clear ice. This allowed me to do my last long runs under poor conditions and no injuries. I also practiced this for a short run on the beach in the sand in Cancun. I found that I could back track my foot prints, and see a mid foot landing without the toe push that is very tiring when running in sand.
“Thanks Roger and Helly for your great inspiration and instruction. I plan to attend other clinics you might have and will recommend your process to others I know”.
Thanks
Bob
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This was my second marathon in 3 months, a first for me. As I started out the race I concentrated on the NPR techniques, relaxing, leaning and arms but as the miles slipped away so did my NPR until an older gentleman passed by me in a perfect lean. He reminded me to get back to my NPR form and soon I was passing him and many others. I completed the race not only feeling good but also 2:30 minutes faster than my previous race and sealing my Boston qualifying time.
I still have a way to go perfecting my NPR techniques but I like the results so far and can't wait for my next race.
Shelagh salo |
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Jonathan F – “ I tried the elements every other mile on a usual run. My regular running miles were 8:40 my NPR miles were 7:40 a one minute per mile improvement”
Connie – “It has been almost a month since I attended the Mount Engadine NPR Running camp and I am delighted! NPR works. I have certainly not perfected the technique, yet, and I am constantly reminding myself about the various improvements that I should be doing as I am running. So far these are the things I have noticed since the camp”:
1. I am running faster with less effort than before (lower heart rates)….times have improved by at least 20 sec/km and heart rates are 5-10 beats/minute lower.
2. My legs on the long runs are not as fatigued and I seem to be able to recovery quicker.
3. Even when I am running alone, I have plenty of things to work on with my technique, so my runs are fun once again and they have a sense of purpose.
4. Instead of looking forward to every run, I really really look forward to every run! (I feel like a kid again!)
Best regards,
Connie Johnson
Icebreaker 10k in Calgary
April 02, 2006 - Luke Way - M20-24 - 1st of 6 - 37:19 – 3:43/k
I was happy with the out come of the day. I think that natural posture running technique played a significant role in my race. As the race progressed, most of the people I was running with go sloppier and sloppier with their technique and I just stayed mindful about the important elements of NPR and I ended passing a lot of them by the end.
Luke
The following remarks were made by NPR participants 4 weeks after their NPR training
Q: How has NPR been useful to you?
A- 1: I find it to be easier on my knees than my prior style. So, I can enjoy the runs I have more than I did before. T.F.
A- 2: This morning I went for a run and everything seemed to fit into place very well not sure if it was a good morning but I seemed stronger, more relaxed and the run when much easier than the last few weeks, so I think I am getting better with the technique so that I don't have to spend as much energy focusing on it but seems to come more naturally. K.B.
Q: Which aspect of NPR do you find most beneficial for you and why?
A-1: I like trying to get a smoother and quicker cadence with less push from calf muscles.
It gives me a bit more speed with less exertion. T.F.
A- 2: It keeps me focused for running up hills as I have a tendency not to keep my head up when going up a hill as it is a mental thing but with NPR if I keep my technique than running up hills seem to go more smoother. I also am able to pace myself better. I don't know if my speed improves but I definitely am going the same pace no matter what type of conditions I run in i.e. uphill/down hill/flat. K.B.
Running Marathons using NPR
July 9, 2006, Patricia completed the Calgary Marathon today. As she recalls her race she said, "I used NPR techniques in a variety of ways; going up hills I leaned into the hills using gravity; I was using my arms as a pendulum swinging easily; I imagined a hook pulling my head up resulting in a straight efficient posture; taking smaller steps was another thing which helped my legs in this tough race. Thanks to the variety of techniques which I used it made it possible for me to make my run as easy as possible".
Testimonial from Patricia Kingsep who was introduced to Natural Posture Running in September 2005.
Training with NPR
I was introduced to Natural Posture Running in October 2005. The words that initially caught my attention was the reference to how free & easy we ran and kicked back one's heels as a child. With that in mind, I was interested in pursuing this mode of running as an avid middle to long distance runner. The elementary principles, which included close attention to running with good posture, using the core abdominal muscles with my breathing and leaning with my ankles, were simple enough to incorporate in my training runs. I was surprised to find that I was running my training distances in less time with less effort. The initial soreness in my ankles has disappeared. I am now using other components of this running style with success.
- Patricia
Comments after a first session of NPR Training
“I run, lean and just let my legs fly” - (Luke; Competitive triathlete)
“This feels good, fourty years of regular training down the drain” – (Ted; Injured for 3 years and just started running again)
“Regular running feels like a bumping up and down movement, NPR feels like a smooth going forward movement” – Kathy
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