new video/old frustrations

I had rather high hopes for the new video, but I don't think it represents much progress, objectively speaking. I am at a point where I believe that my understanding of what constitutes good Pose technique has advanced past my ability to execute the technique. Looking on the bright side, I am glad that my understanding of Pose has improved. I can take some satisfaction in the fact that I know where I need to go, whereas before I had trouble seeing much of anything in the video. I have learned a lot, even if my body can't quite put the knowledge to use yet. I am very much looking forward to the Pose clinic.

In watching J at the second PA cross-country race of the year, I was able to check out the downhill running form of the guys as they pounded down a long, steady downhill at the end of the race. It wasn't too steep, and it was interesting to notice how several of the guys who seemed to be picking off other guys were using a pretty high cadence, while some of the guys looking like they weren't doing so well looked kind of like those antelope that spring upward quickly and then glide through the air for a long time before taking another step.