It's been some time since I posted, but it's summertime, and truth be told, I'd rather be outside enjoying myself than sitting in front of a computer typing away. After all, this fitness work is supposed to enable me to enjoy real life. Real life for me involves things other than the pursuit of fitness, believe it or not.
However, in the absence of writing, I want to assure readers (is there anybody out there?) that although I've been outside frolicking in the fields, I've still been keeping at my fitness regimen. This pursuit becomes more difficult for me during the summertime, when the regular schedule of life gets interrupted by long weekends, trips out of town, local festivals, and so on, but I've tried to keep up with things by waking up earlier in the morning to get in a workout, or by doubling up workouts.
So, over the last while, I've done some yoga, run several times, 30-15, and Diamond Delts.
Running has become intriguing for me recently, so I want to direct some specific attention to it. I've been teaching myself the Pose Method of Running, from the book of the same name by Nicholas Romanov. I've heard through numerous sources that this method allows you to run faster, without pain, and with greater efficiency. Who wouldn't want that? So I purchased the book and have been trying to implement the lessons. I've found that at first, it's difficult to un-learn everything that you've been doing naturally since you've been able to walk. It's a strange feeling to consciously think about what your arms, legs and torso are doing when you're doing something as "natural" as running. The point that Dr. Romanov makes is that running, like any other skill, has specific elements which must be learned to be executed effectively. So far, I'm convinced that I look somewhat foolish when I run, but I am now able to run longer distances with greater vigour, greater speed, and without any pain. So far, so good. I'm going to stick with it, and hope to improve my technique.
Train hard, and have fun!
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