Comments on: Moses Mosop–Slow Motion Running Form from the 2012 Rotterdam Marathon

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Sam.

If you grow up running barefoot every day as many Kenyans do, you’ll have calves that can take that kind of workout!
Pete

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By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Daniel Elenius.

I can't understand how his lower legs can take 26 miles of forefoot only. His soleus and achilles must be made of steel.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to BP.

Arm carry is all over the place when you look at elites – I agree, not something I see general patterns for. Ryan Hall carries his arms really low. My take is do what feels most comfortable and it is probably what is most economical for your body.

Pete

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Running is amazing!

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By: Sergio Souza

Sergio Souza — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It seems like a perfect beautiful stride, if we can say that, to me.

By: BP

BP — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ignoring the legs for a moment, look at his arms. For all we hear from the form guys about keeping the elbow at 90 degrees, he holds his arms remarkably high. This seems to be a common thing for many (not all, obviously, but many) African marathoners.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Seems like the way he "springs" off one foot allows him to land as he does while keeping the landing foot out in front of him.

By: Daniel Elenius

Daniel Elenius — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Amazing - it looks like he's not completely putting his heels down! Especially on the right foot.