WE SEE AND FEEL ONLY WHAT WE KNOW AND UNDERSTAND

When it comes to technique and training, it is very common for novice runners or athletes in general to believe that what they think they see is what is really happening.

Do we see things as they really are? Or do we only see what we know and understand? When a person in a position of influence speaks - people listen and accept it “as is”. We "filter" lots of information that way. But in the absence of a leading opinion, we're left to decipher everything by ourselves. If we do not have knowledge of a particular subject, then our experience and understanding become our "filter".

Often this "filter" is based on little and/or incorrect information, which distorts the facts and lacks logic or connectedness in "theory". This bad filter conditions us to have wrong understanding and wrong perceptions. This is how things like "pounding the ground" and injuries in running became a norm.

Done right, running is one of the most enjoyable physical activities.

When starting with the Pose Method; of Running, we recommend to "start from ground zero". Forget what you thought you knew about running! Start as if you never ran before. Start with learning how to run.

Do not listen to your senses - they are deceiving you at this point because there is no prior proper training, so your only guideline is your experience. Unfortunately "experience" is not "proper training". So block everything out and start anew.

First you have to know the theory and what is considered a "standard" in running. Once you have a clear understanding and a clear picture of the standard, you can see the mistakes - deviations from the standard.

A thorough understanding of the theory part will help you create new perceptions which will help you enforce correct technique. With practice you will finesse your perceptions and then your technique. Eventually you will be able to see things that you cannot see now.