sprinting... = elbow pain

[Kris]

I run sprints on 2 mornings per week. Following the last four sessions, my right elbow has ached. Obviously it's caused by the motion of my arms while running. I think it is the aggravation of a pre-existing injury, since its only my right elbow. Any tips for better running form (arm movement specifically), that could prevent further discomfort? I haven't attempted to learn good form, I basically just run like the cops are coming. I'm not vested enough to seek advice from a "sprinting forum," although that could be a next step.

Ridiculous replies welcome.

 

[RedLantern]

Urdoinitwrong.

Utilize youtube.

 

[Davidko19]

Sprinting + Elbow pain = Your doing it wrong

Try using feet instead

 

[slaani]

Are you coming from a highly sedentary lifestyle? if yes, i doubt the pain will stick around if you keep grindin. If you already lift and **** and your elbow pain only started when you began running, ur doin it really wrong.

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by Davidko19

Sprinting + Elbow pain = Your doing it wrong Try using feet instead

 

[Kris]

Originally Posted by Davidko19

Sprinting + Elbow pain = Your doing it wrong

Try using feet instead

That certainly would have been my reply, if I weren't the OP.

No, my lifestyle isn't sedentary. I workout hard at least 5x week, including 3 weight days. My arms are yoked. I think the problem is when my arm swings back, my forearm swings back to far. Maybe my arm should just stay bent, and my elbow stationary?

 

[slaani]

You should try running with caveman arms like in the seinfeld episode.

 

[why]

The arms should not have a whole lot of effort put into them. They should rotate at the shoulder, not cross the midline of the body, and the movement should be initiated by muscular reflex. The forearms should be perpendicular to the humerus and have little of their own movement.

Most people want to move their arms like they're punching something. This causes the shoulders to bunch and doesn't properly stabilize the torso against hip rotation. The arms should move like swings (ie. down first).

 

[Newo]

Just out of curiosity, what kind of replies were you expecting?

 

[Kris]

Originally Posted by Newo

Just out of curiosity, what kind of replies were you expecting?

I was expecting a combination of sound advice and recommendations that I try running with my legs instead of my arms.

 

[Kris]

Originally Posted by why

The arms should not have a whole lot of effort put into them. They should rotate at the shoulder, not cross the midline of the body, and the movement should be initiated by muscular reflex. The forearms should be perpendicular to the humerus and have little of their own movement.

Most people want to move their arms like they're punching something. This causes the shoulders to bunch and doesn't properly stabilize the torso against hip rotation. The arms should move like swings (ie. down first).

This is very helpful. Thanks.

 

[IUtoSLU]

When I run, I pretty much keep my forearm and upper-arm at a 90 degree angle. When sprinting, I may open it up more to make the angle wider/more obtuse.