Damn. I just came back from a 10km run and focused on this idea the entire time. I was faster and less tired at the end than I've been in years. Efficiency gain unlocked!
Life-changing! Put this into practice this evening and it was such a complete difference from what I had been doing before. Went from 11km to 17km without any increase in tiredness whatsoever. Made me realise I had been completely lacking any kind of power generation due to lack of hip swing. Thanks Fredrik!
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Love this as your imagery is easy to… imagine, while running. 😁 Curious if you feel this conflicts with (L.v.) Lingen’s advice to shift hips forward? At the end of this video, you advise against pushing hips forward, which seems to correlate to the description Lingen gives to shift hips forward.
Brilliant, best advice I've ever heard. As I relaxed, it allowed the hip to move 3-dimensional, which really gave better push off and energy returns. Probably pace incense 5-10s instantly, more on the long run. Thanks!
Good video once again. However in order to have the hip movement described as in the pictures at 3:00, some good spine rotation is required I would say.
Yep, thank you for sharing, no one talk about core power and engaging the core when running! Your core initiate and synchronize the arms and legs movements , just concentrate on your core movement, arms and legs will follow! It takes practice! Core muscles should be engaged! Best practice is knee kick in kick boxing but softer ! My cadence went up by 10 when core muscles engaged! 😂👍🏻🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️
Note at the time 3:02 in this video: Is it really true that when left leg is at he toe off that left part of the pelvis is in front of the right part of the pelvis? This seems strange for me, I expected the opposite....
I had the same thought. This graphic is plain wrong or misleading at best, if one wants to argue that it shows that when lifting off the left leg, one should start rotating the left side of the pelvis forward.
I tried to implement "Run like a dead octopus", "Run like a soda can" as well as the "shorter contact times" ideas into my run today and immediatly dropped my record for 10k from 53'20"ish to just under 50 minutes! Although i felt like my running technique was changing constantly i really felt like these tips made a huge difference.
I've been working more running into my hiking lately, while using trekking poles, and this seems like a very good idea to keep in mind. Only exert the forces that need be exerted, be loose and flexible and reverberant otherwise.
I tried this yesterday, where before I thought only arms swing, but shoulders should not rotate. I had been trying to make pelvis rotation natural with no success. But after this and a couple other of your videos, yesterday I let my shoulders rotate counter to my pelvis, and suddenly I could feel both pelvis and shoulders move easily and improve running ease. It felt new and strange to have everything working together.
The graphic at 3:03 looks odd (aside from the 2-left-feet problem). The left side of the pelvis should be behind the right, because the left leg is the pushoff leg, i.e. the left hip is in extension. But in the graphic, the left side of the pelvis is ahead of the right side. How does that make sense? In addition, I briefly looked at the study report and was immediately surprised to see that the average self-reported "mileage" of the two groups was more than 400 km/week. Not even Kelvin Kiptum ran that much in training. Is this study reliable?
Dead octopus is a great description. You hear a lot of people talk about "leg drive" which is totaly wrong, which makes people think they are pushing themselves forward with their muscles. When really, it's a snappy bouncy motion you want. If you ever see an elite runner going fast with your own eyes, this is obvious
Very nice video, Fredrick Ahsante sana 🙏🏽 and Karibu Tanzania. I still don't understand why, with all the science supporting the benefits of core exercises for runners, we still lack the motivation to do them? Simon Mtuy is a beast 🗻
Very true, it a good idea to cross train martial arts or dance. Before I started getting running, iv practice Capoeria. And the base move we use is called a Ginga. In which we are in constant motion, with wide range of motion (arm swing/ and extend lung). Beginners tend to have tense posture. The more advanced and familiar with the movement. You enter flow state body becomes more relaxed (Capoeria music helps 😊) I still use Capoeria as a warm-up
As always, very interesting and helpfull information! I am curious about the "seated position", do ultrarunners run like that? Or maybe the "elevated position" doesn't apply on multiple hour runs?
Hi Fredrik, The videos you've made have helped me so much with my running journey. Thank you! I was wondering what you recommend for breathing technique while keeping the core like a can of Coke. I find that I have to relax my core to breathe fully with the diaphragm. Is this correct or should the core be tight even while breathing?
That was fun - but useful! Going to think about this on my run tomorrow... That last clip about VO2 max really hits, though. Been consistently running 5km pbs (still very slow by normal standards, though). My Garmin tells me the main benefit of each session was VO2 max - and yet the VO2max value it's giving me is getting lower and lower. If the factor that's improving most from my runs is going backwards, does that mean all other fitness markers are going backwards even more? Am I getting less fit by running? Help!
Hej, a quick question. Does this intuition also apply to sprinting? Or should we tighten up a bit for sprints in order to generate the necessary power? Thanks!
I saw the title, tried the technique and last 2 runs have been alot better, more distance, lower heart rate. No idea if I’m following his technique right I’m just relaxing my body more and running is a lot “easier”
During yesterday's run this octopus was in the back of my head constantly. Ran more relaxed though.. But still I went into zone3. I always struggle to stay in zone2.
Hi Coach. I have been trying out your advise. The speed is higher. The tiredness is less. However the heart rate has spiked from about 130 to 150 plus. Will it settle down. Did anyone have a similiar experience 😅 Thank you.
Good video, next is to show how to engage your core muscles while running!!!! One more movement added to others that you need to concentrate on !😂🏃🏼♂️👍🏻☀️🍳
Recently, I've been experiencing a limp when I run, which is a new and unsettling development for me. I use a Garmin device, which indicates that my left foot has a contact time balance of 48.5% and my right foot has a balance of 51.5%. I've tried using a balance board to address the issue, but I'm unsure if it's helping.
I already know what my husband would say about this video. It reminds him of "drunken fist" fighting style. I guess now it reminds me too of drunken fist fighting style. 😀
I came for the running advice, but stayed for the dead octopus sounds.
I love Fredrik’s goofy delivery of absolute running gospel 🙏
Damn. I just came back from a 10km run and focused on this idea the entire time. I was faster and less tired at the end than I've been in years. Efficiency gain unlocked!
Don't think like an octopus. BE the octopus my friend. You will unlock more levels you didn't know was there.
We getting to Baki levels of identification now, what?
@@mario97br Yes!
I will try to incorporate this into my running. Clarification: Should I also make the sounds?
Yes, especially during races
ahhh are crows black????😁
Sounds are required for optimal performance.
Life-changing! Put this into practice this evening and it was such a complete difference from what I had been doing before. Went from 11km to 17km without any increase in tiredness whatsoever. Made me realise I had been completely lacking any kind of power generation due to lack of hip swing. Thanks Fredrik!
I love you energy in your videos! Thanks from the states !! 🪽
Aha! So the core is like a can of coke, sealed and under pressure, but the arms and legs move like a dead octopus. I love it :D
His sound effects! So good
I am a dead octopus and I 100% agree!
I run with this mindset today and shaved about 1 min off each mile. Amazing. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. For me, it is one of the most beneficial videos. I will watch it over and over until I get it right!
This is the weirdest advice I've ever seen about running, but it makes sense.
Humans running like an octopus??? Are we octopuses? I thought we are humans? I guess I am wrong again!!!😅
Been running for more than 5 years now.
I only discovered this technique a few months ago and it makes a big difference.
Strong core is THE key.
Do octopi have strong cores? If so how was the octopi core strenght measured? So many questions.
@@morrisg5060 its like a metaphor..a running cue..MR MORRIS..dont be d__b
@@AnonymousUser27 😵💫
Underbart Fredrik. Tack för all information du delar med dig av här på TH-cam. Det har tagit min löpning till nivåer jag aldrig själv kunnat tänka mig.
Thank you for sharing the secret to good running technique!!! Engaged Core muscles! 🙏👍🏻🏃🏼♂️
Love this as your imagery is easy to… imagine, while running. 😁
Curious if you feel this conflicts with (L.v.) Lingen’s advice to shift hips forward?
At the end of this video, you advise against pushing hips forward, which seems to correlate to the description Lingen gives to shift hips forward.
Excellent timing! I was analyzing my form yesterday and noticed that I was lacking knee drive. Will definitely start working on my core
Brilliant, best advice I've ever heard. As I relaxed, it allowed the hip to move 3-dimensional, which really gave better push off and energy returns. Probably pace incense 5-10s instantly, more on the long run. Thanks!
Nice explanation that was enjoyable to watch.
Good video once again. However in order to have the hip movement described as in the pictures at 3:00, some good spine rotation is required I would say.
Tremendously helpful! Best running form tip!
Appreciate your delivery and great videos, thank you!
Yep, thank you for sharing, no one talk about core power and engaging the core when running! Your core initiate and synchronize the arms and legs movements , just concentrate on your core movement, arms and legs will follow! It takes practice! Core muscles should be engaged! Best practice is knee kick in kick boxing but softer ! My cadence went up by 10 when core muscles engaged! 😂👍🏻🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️
What a great mindset of running form coaching!!! Thank you!!!!
Thank you for the clear and fun explanation :))
Will keep the octopus in my mind on my next run! RIP Buddy.
What a pleasant fellow! Need more like him.
Note at the time 3:02 in this video: Is it really true that when left leg is at he toe off that left part of the pelvis is in front of the right part of the pelvis? This seems strange for me, I expected the opposite....
I had the same thought. This graphic is plain wrong or misleading at best, if one wants to argue that it shows that when lifting off the left leg, one should start rotating the left side of the pelvis forward.
I tried to implement "Run like a dead octopus", "Run like a soda can" as well as the "shorter contact times" ideas into my run today and immediatly dropped my record for 10k from 53'20"ish to just under 50 minutes! Although i felt like my running technique was changing constantly i really felt like these tips made a huge difference.
I've been working more running into my hiking lately, while using trekking poles, and this seems like a very good idea to keep in mind. Only exert the forces that need be exerted, be loose and flexible and reverberant otherwise.
Nice way of thinking about it, thanks!
Thank you very much
Haha, I love the very end. (I loved the rest of it too!)
I tried this yesterday, where before I thought only arms swing, but shoulders should not rotate.
I had been trying to make pelvis rotation natural with no success.
But after this and a couple other of your videos, yesterday I let my shoulders rotate counter to my pelvis, and suddenly I could feel both pelvis and shoulders move easily and improve running ease. It felt new and strange to have everything working together.
The graphic at 3:03 looks odd (aside from the 2-left-feet problem). The left side of the pelvis should be behind the right, because the left leg is the pushoff leg, i.e. the left hip is in extension. But in the graphic, the left side of the pelvis is ahead of the right side. How does that make sense? In addition, I briefly looked at the study report and was immediately surprised to see that the average self-reported "mileage" of the two groups was more than 400 km/week. Not even Kelvin Kiptum ran that much in training. Is this study reliable?
I think I'm getting the hang of the dead octopus technique with 2 of my arms and legs, but I'm struggling with the other four... Any tips? x
Yes, find out who took your final 2 and get them back! Then you’ll be 33% faster again!
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I'd listened to the opening just before running and laughed running all through the woods 😂🐙thinking of octopi
Dead octopus is a great description. You hear a lot of people talk about "leg drive" which is totaly wrong, which makes people think they are pushing themselves forward with their muscles. When really, it's a snappy bouncy motion you want. If you ever see an elite runner going fast with your own eyes, this is obvious
Very nice video, Fredrick Ahsante sana 🙏🏽 and Karibu Tanzania. I still don't understand why, with all the science supporting the benefits of core exercises for runners, we still lack the motivation to do them? Simon Mtuy is a beast 🗻
My takeaway from this Video is that an Octopus is great at Sports,thanks !
Very true, it a good idea to cross train martial arts or dance.
Before I started getting running, iv practice Capoeria. And the base move we use is called a Ginga. In which we are in constant motion, with wide range of motion (arm swing/ and extend lung). Beginners tend to have tense posture. The more advanced and familiar with the movement. You enter flow state body becomes more relaxed (Capoeria music helps 😊)
I still use Capoeria as a warm-up
I can see in my minds eye, the octopus doing capoera. 🤔
Is this where the phrase "as fast as a dead octopus" comes from???
As always, very interesting and helpfull information! I am curious about the "seated position", do ultrarunners run like that? Or maybe the "elevated position" doesn't apply on multiple hour runs?
Thanks!
Hi Fredrik, The videos you've made have helped me so much with my running journey. Thank you! I was wondering what you recommend for breathing technique while keeping the core like a can of Coke. I find that I have to relax my core to breathe fully with the diaphragm. Is this correct or should the core be tight even while breathing?
Do you have video for sprinters? Or can one apply these techniques?
great video
Please consider making a video only with octopus impressions
That was fun - but useful! Going to think about this on my run tomorrow...
That last clip about VO2 max really hits, though. Been consistently running 5km pbs (still very slow by normal standards, though). My Garmin tells me the main benefit of each session was VO2 max - and yet the VO2max value it's giving me is getting lower and lower.
If the factor that's improving most from my runs is going backwards, does that mean all other fitness markers are going backwards even more? Am I getting less fit by running? Help!
Hej, a quick question. Does this intuition also apply to sprinting? Or should we tighten up a bit for sprints in order to generate the necessary power? Thanks!
I saw the title, tried the technique and last 2 runs have been alot better, more distance, lower heart rate. No idea if I’m following his technique right I’m just relaxing my body more and running is a lot “easier”
During yesterday's run this octopus was in the back of my head constantly. Ran more relaxed though.. But still I went into zone3. I always struggle to stay in zone2.
Hi Coach. I have been trying out your advise. The speed is higher. The tiredness is less. However the heart rate has spiked from about 130 to 150 plus. Will it settle down. Did anyone have a similiar experience 😅 Thank you.
Hey Fredrik :) can you do a video about correct sprint form and the differences to running. Will both effect each other positve or negative?
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Good video, next is to show how to engage your core muscles while running!!!! One more movement added to others that you need to concentrate on !😂🏃🏼♂️👍🏻☀️🍳
Recently, I've been experiencing a limp when I run, which is a new and unsettling development for me. I use a Garmin device, which indicates that my left foot has a contact time balance of 48.5% and my right foot has a balance of 51.5%. I've tried using a balance board to address the issue, but I'm unsure if it's helping.
Did you ever try human beat box? Sounds like you would also succeed with it!😅
How do we get the right amount, not too much?
2 left feet in rotating illustrations, interesting, am I missing something?
I already know what my husband would say about this video. It reminds him of "drunken fist" fighting style. I guess now it reminds me too of drunken fist fighting style. 😀
The research studied people with 2 left feet.
Unfortunately i feel forced to sing scubidinubudi schwish schwosh on every run from now on...
¡Great!
Just tried it today: 2 more miles than usual and less tired! Magic!
Should we really be talking about relaxation, or in fact, about optimal tension, aka tensegrity?
That is why I wear a diaper for my marathons. It is all about relaxation man.
I would say a spring Rod! Try fold the rod and then let go! That is more like what core muscles do. 😂octopus is too wobbly!😂
But I am a dead octopus!😢
I love me doing some "Joe-ga"
Can I run with a dead octopus.
...asking for a friend.
just like your videos, not the usual 5 steps to run faster video
🐙
The same with Karate.
HEY I am still trying to be a soda can and now an octopus???? Get a grip man (great advices by the way).
🤣💙
Step 1: grow more tentacles uhm arms and legs
Kelvin's shoulders are clearly rotating Go to 3:54 and pause the video....C'mon Fredrik get it together
😂
This makes no sense whatsoever..
2:37 joga yokes?