tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556814.post4159718993012632724..comments2023-10-18T05:23:11.878-07:00Comments on It's a Dog's Life: Mind Games (A Race Report)juanitagfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351100563430096822noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556814.post-6195426721640738972011-06-02T20:22:54.880-07:002011-06-02T20:22:54.880-07:00The photographer wasn't directly behind, but I...The photographer wasn't directly behind, but I based my comment on two things:<br />1. On the leg swing, your foot is at the height of the knee on the leg that is planted. If you're familiar with high school physics (given equal mass a shorter pendulum will move quicker through its arc), then you'll understand my comment. A naturally high 'kick' will make it easier to go faster as your fitness improves.<br />2. All your body parts <em>seem</em> to be moving together in a straight line; everything moving forward. Thus, the comment about posture (i.e. spine straight, headup, arms straight, etc). Again, this bodes will for increase in speed as fitness improves. <br /><br />So, in summary, the goal is to be as efficient as possible while moving. Good, natural, bio-mechanics really helps in this regard. <br /><br />In short, keep running, having fun, and good things will happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556814.post-76397351511462217142011-06-01T08:32:56.739-07:002011-06-01T08:32:56.739-07:00Go catch a foul ball and let's hope the closer...Go catch a foul ball and let's hope the closer can. You two kids have fun in the Emerald City.NattyBumpohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407766541195013004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556814.post-18968639648432755832011-06-01T08:26:46.398-07:002011-06-01T08:26:46.398-07:00Sorry, Nat, we are headed to Seattle for a couple ...Sorry, Nat, we are headed to Seattle for a couple of Mariner games. This is my only chance for more than one day off in a row for a long time...<br /><br />Danny, thanks! That is a great compliment coming from you!<br /><br />Julie, I only wish it were on trails. It ran through the neighborhood and only a few of the trails.juanitagfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351100563430096822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556814.post-29382949192763056082011-06-01T06:50:39.199-07:002011-06-01T06:50:39.199-07:00I LOVE Mary Young park...we just discovered it las...I LOVE Mary Young park...we just discovered it last summer and the kids think it is fantastic!<br />Was the race on the park trails? FUN!A Prelude To...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09701584163226867775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556814.post-71347438977088591112011-05-31T23:52:39.506-07:002011-05-31T23:52:39.506-07:00Good leg swing and posture in that finish line pic...Good leg swing and posture in that finish line picture. Keep it up, that good form will take you places!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556814.post-32988415441427531412011-05-31T21:29:41.916-07:002011-05-31T21:29:41.916-07:00Poor Jeff, he looks as interested in the race as m...Poor Jeff, he looks as interested in the race as my wife does at mine.<br /><br />I think you should come to Sherwood on Saturday and take the 10K AG. That way you will have crushed my spirits, and make me look slow twice in 12 months and a day.NattyBumpohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407766541195013004noreply@blogger.com