10/08/2014
This from the U.S.A team gymnastic coach on running - made me chuckle (point 2)
"Several additional points of clarification:
1) If you are running utilizing a fore foot strike, running is therapeutic for the joints.
2) For all of those who are heel strike advocates, we can end that discussion before it even begins. Take off your shoes. Go outside. Sprint down the sidewalk being sure to strike heel first on every stride. Now limp back inside and let's move on.
3) Attention to detail please! I said that running may be detrimental to your strength training in the SHORT-TERM IF you are beginning from a fitness deficit or utilizing to much intensity. This will cease to be an issue as your conditioning improves.
Yours in Fitness,
Coach Sommer"