I ehat running

Running does not come easy to me, and I've NEVER had to desire to train specifically for the ability to run well. I was reminded of this disdain during my morning traning. Helen was the May training challenge at training anarchy, and as some of you already know it consists of
3 rounds for time:

400m run
21 KB swings (1.5pood/53 pounds)
12 pullups

The first run was decent (around 1:20), but the subsequent two runs were slow. Consequently, the last two runs were why I did not funish sub 10 minutes on this WOD (finished in 11:25). Just like with anything else, there is a more efficient way to move your body through space for 400 meters as opposed to the normal heel-strike, back foot push off. It's called the POSE method, and I was first introduced to this specific method of running several months ago. Here are two videos to introduce you to the concept if you haven't been introduced already:

1- http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_MikePoseIntroPreview1.wmv
2- http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_MikePoseIntroPreview2.wmv

This concept really makes sense, but the problem is that I have not devoted enough time or effort to learn how to do this effectively. A few months ago I ran across a video that explained how runs can be used as a recovery tool. This concept is so foreign to me. Recover while running? How awesome would that have been if I would have been able to do that this morning! Who know? Maybe I could have pulled a sub 9 minute Helen! None-the-less, I am committing to spending time learning this method of running each day in my warm-ups. I am adding "Get better at running through the POSE technique" to my '09 goals...

Speaking of which, I will post those goals shortly and will be measuring where I'm at in respect to each of them by the end of June since that will mark the 1/2 way point.