In Pose running, it isn’t enough to just hit the “pose.” You actually have to fall in the pose. Fine-tuning the stride of elite on-water rower Erin Cafaro, Dr. Nicholas Romanov explains that athletes often position their body properly but then move incorrectly and kill their momentum.
The correct pose finds the body looking a little like the number “4,” and proper Pose technique dictates you fall in that position before pulling your support foot upward to recreate the pose again. Many athletes will hit the position but forget to fall, which results in a loss of momentum and an inefficient stride.
After helping Cafaro position her body properly for maximum efficiency, Dr. Romanov sets her loose across the gymnasium as a final test. The result? Cafaro is a very good student, indeed.
Additional reading: Efficient Running: The Pose Method by Michael Collins, published Dec. 1, 2007.