The RunRX Podcast

Episode notes

In this episode, Coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss how cycling relates to running. Yep, the RunRX program can prepare you to be a better cyclist!

Timestamps of big takeaways

Methods of Cycling and Running Efficiently

[00:49] The best position for a movement is referred to as a pose. Most people can identify the standard position when we mention there is one for swimming, jogging, cycling, or other activities.

The standard movement in running is the Pose Method developed by Dr. Romanov.

The Middle Ground

[02:39] Cycling seems to be the middle ground in exercising. Most people grew up swimming or running, but in cycling, you use your body weight more naturally.

The Principle of Cycling

[04:30] Most people think that when you pedal, you're supposed to apply pressure from the front of the leg and the quad. They think that cycling involves pressing your front leg into the ground at the pedal's base while pulling your foot up with your hamstring, much like you would while scraping dirt off your shoes. You actually don't need to use either one of those movements, and the glute actually plays the biggest role.

How RunRX Prepares You For Running and Cycling

[06:56] There are four cycling drills that RunRX teaches that anyone can do on their bike to help them learn to be more efficient on the bike. You start thinking about things differently like when you pedal up a hill, you should be in your really lowest gear and just spin up the hill. If you feel that you could add resistance, then add resistance. Going downhill, let gravity do its thing.

Principle of Swimming

[10:28] When Coach Valerie first met Dr. Romanov, he gave her a swimming lesson that taught her how to feel her body weight through her hands using them as support. In swimming, your hand is your support. You hold your hand, and you press down a little bit, and you bring your body up and over your support, which is your hand. Swimming feels like climbing a ladder or doing a reverse monkey bar in the water.

How RunRX Helps Triathletes

[13:25] The core of what RunRX teaches revolves around running. However, we have several triathletes in the program that also benefit from our drills.

The Immersion

[15:26] The idea behind RunRX’s Immersion was to “immerse” yourself in a movement to understand what it is. The immersion allows you to understand the concept of what you are learning and practicing. The challenge is actually getting into the pose and doing the movement correctly.

Having a Support System

[18:27] Hearing someone else's correction is really powerful because it's easier to see someone else do the movement correctly or hear it from someone else other than yourself. Other people likely will have questions about certain movements or about dealing with injuries - and you can learn a lot from the answers their questions will prompt.

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