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    Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice to the trail running community - from beginners to the pros! We offer tips and discussion regarding race nutrition, pacing strategy, mental focus and much more from well-respected members of the trail community.

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    Joe Uhan - Marble in the Groove

    Joe Uhan - Marble in the Groove

    November 3, 2016
    1h 7m

    Dr. Joe Uhan is a physical therapist, Board­-Certified Orthopedic Specialist, coach.....oh, and he can run!  Joe can be seen and read regularly on IRunFar and UltraRunning Magazine.  He joins The Nation to talk about running efficiency and bio-mechanics.   Running efficiently is very simple, but NOT EASY.  Here are some links to what we discussed:

    • Joe's Ultrarunning Magazine's November article, "Central Governor and Stride"
    • Joe's IRunFar article, "The Western States Killing Machine, Part Two: The Marble in the Groove"
    • 100 -ups video with Joe
    • Additional 100-up video
    • Shaggy from Scooby Doo running model

    How to learn more from Dr. Joe

    • Uhan Performance - get a running gait analysis!
    • Joe's blog

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