Re: RC: changing gaits

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/3/99 6:43:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, logan@etex.net 
writes:

<< Did I totally miss the boat on this one??   Is it better to change gaits
 and speeds periodically ??   Or does it require such an energy surge to do
 this??  I used to do 10K and I would change my speeds, arm position, back
 position, etc to relax while running. >>

The extra energy is required when a trot is taken too fast. There is no 
energy cost in changing gaits, that I know of. You should get an immediate 
drop in heartrate going for a fast trot to a canter.

ti


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