Our running form priority list is: 1. Foot strike 2. Cadence 3. Breathing pattern 4. Shoulder position/tension 5. Lean/ Fall 6. Head position 7. Arm position/swing 8. Hip position 9. Hand tension 10. Leg return CADENCE (another of the most disputed running topics) The Basics: What is Cadence? Running cadence is quite simply how often your feet hit […]
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On our previous running form post we asked runners of varying levels of experience for feedback on their running form and what they focus on. We received some great information and with that invaluable info we headed to the internet to do our research on the finer points of running technique and form. We have […]
There’s fast and then there’s fast. Shalane Flanagan knows how to get it done. Here’s the low down Race= Boston Athletics Association 10km Date= 26th June 2016 Machine= Shalane Flanagan Distance= 10km Time= 30:52 Pace= 3:05 min a km Awesomeness= Off the scale! Read more here at boston magazine.. Shalane Flanagan BAA breaks own record
We have been trawling the internet and came across a great article on practical goal setting. Goal setting is an important part of helping us make ongoing positive health lifestyle changes, so here’s a few tips from the guys at mindtools.com to help us along on our heath journeys. “If you want to succeed, you […]
Its one thing to help others on their health journey but at some point we have to become self sufficient and motivate ourselves to continue with our healthy choices. For many this is a stumbling point and can be a difficult transition. To help we have done some research and found a great article (8 […]
Our latest addition to the Nokkon ambassador team is Chris Wright. Chris allocates his training time to ensure he trains socially and supports anyone interested in making a positive lifestyle change. With Chris on board as an Nokkon ambassador we hope to help resource him with the tools he needs to continue to help and […]
The nokkon effect is an ideology where we selflessly share our health and wellbeing knowledge, experience and time with others. We dedicate and allocate our time to helping, supporting, motivating and encouraging others on their health and wellbeing journey. Whether it is regularly turning up for training sessions, sharing nutrition books and information or just taking […]
We would like to introduce you to the inspirational Jon Summers. Jon is our newest Nokkon ambassador recruit. Jon has a long history of selflessly supporting others health and now working together with Nokkon, we are aiming to help contribute to spread Jon’s positive influence farther #thenokkoneffect. When we asked him to contribute to his bio his modest response was “I find myself […]
Nokkon is very proud to welcome Chris Melton as the latest edition to our passionate Ambassador team. We are looking forward to helping resource Chris on his health and wellbeing journey, as he continues to positively influence and help improve the quality of life of those around him. Chris was nominated by a fellow Ambassador […]