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RUNNING BIO MECHANICS- How to reduce fatigue, aches and pains...
If we use and develop our calf muscle, ankle and the achilles tendon properly our walking/running should be effortless.  With the right balance of walking and running, very little effort from the calf muscle produces a smooth continuation of forward movement.  When you feel aches and pains, it might be due to the way you run, you should consider minimal use of the ankle and achilles tendon.  This will result in a smoother and more efficient walk/run.  The three big factors contributing to fatigue and aches are posture, stride, and bounce.  Posture- when walking/running your head should be balanced over the shoulders, which are aligned over the hips.  Forward lean should be avoided to prevent fatigue, soreness and tightness in the lower back or neck. As your head is upright, your eyes should focus about 30-40 yds ahead of you.  Stride- studies have shown that faster runners have shorter strides.  Taking longer strides, lifting your knees are major causes of aches, pains and injuries.  Thus, don't lift your knees when walking/running and you will be surprised at your speed.  Bounce-  keeping your feet close to the ground-shuffle is the most efficient way to walk/run.  Through this "shuffling" technique, running becomes almost effortless and automatic.  When you are bouncing or lifting your body off the ground, you are expending waste energy in the air- energy that could be used to run another mile a two. 

"CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY TO ACHIEVEMENT AND MAINTAINING MOMENTUM".  DARREN HARDY