Running Styles

Aaaaaannnd we're back.

I'm in the midst of training for the Blue Ridge Half Marathon.  I ran this last year.  It was a tough course, but it was good to run.  Some time after the race, runners are able to look through pictures of themselves that were taken during the race.  Ouch.

A while back I ran the Blacksburg Classic too.  This one was just a 5k.  I saw pictures of me in their photostream too.  Dang.

I've come to realize something - I just don't run pretty. 

I'm okay with it though - I'm comfortable enough in my stride right now.

Walkjogrun is a website that I use to track my progress in training as well as find new routes.  There are several sites like this out there, but I'm a fan of these guys.  Recently, they posted a video on their Facebook page that really made me laugh and I just wanted to share it.  Enjoy.



I'll be honest, I think I kinda run like the Dandy in the arms and the face of the Flight-less Bird.
(BTW I found a definition of dandy that's a good description of this running style - A man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance.  The guy in the video is committed to that running style for sure.)

What about you?