Kinesthetic Awareness and Proprioception

[Dogwood]

http://corewalking.com/kinesthetic-a...roprioception/

Two big words that I was trying to relate on recent trekking pole threads. Combining these two concepts/awarenesses with low impact ergonomic efficient movements helps conserve energy, body, and makes for greater stability even without trekking poles. Perhaps, being aware of and practicing how to FIRST move lightly, safely, efficiently, and possibly speedily without trekking poles is a better progression for some. Then, afterwards incorporate trekking poles into this progression...IF need be or so desired?

[ChuckT]

Say what? Maybe a little over thinking?

[Lone Wolf]

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[Venchka]

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Wayne


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[ScareBear]

Pfffffffffffffffffffffft.

But, seriously, thanks for starting your own thread to deal with your own ideas about perambulation and it's relation to hiking satiation....

[Lone Wolf]

it's just walkin'

[Old Hiker]

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Left out the "A" and "R" in the middle, boss.

[Traillium]

New thread, similar sarcasm … Oh dear …

[Traillium]

I spotted an experienced thruhiker just by the efficiency he used to move.

Key ideas, you've brought up, Dogwood. As a former race walker, it took me several years to develop those two awarenesses of kinesthetic awareness and proprioception. It took much less to transfer those learnings and awarenesses to hiking.

Especially useful uphill and downhill … Learning to flow …

Thanks, Dogwood.

[Odd Man Out]

Learn to move like the elves of Middle Earth. They didn't use trekking poles.

[Trailweaver]

Yeah, but they were short & when they fell down, there was less chance of injury. ; - )

[rafe]

There are advantages to having a low CG.

[ChuckT]

Elfs don't walk they glide, cf Legolas at the Redhorn Pass

[ChuckT]

Me, it's slew foot, hay foot, slew foot, hay foot and repeat. More like Mr. Jumbo the elephant or a Brontasauras than anything sylvan.

[ChuckT]

Seriously, yes most anyone can learn to walk better, just as anyone ('cept me&#128512 can learn to dance. But most hikers wouldn't bother, would we?

[Dogwood]

Thank you Trallium. You nailed it. You recognized it in others and were able to apply it yourself crossing over from running to backpacking.

[Malto]

I spotted an experienced thruhiker just by the efficiency he used to move.

Key ideas, you've brought up, Dogwood. As a former race walker, it took me several years to develop those two awarenesses of kinesthetic awareness and proprioception. It took much less to transfer those learnings and awarenesses to hiking.

Especially useful uphill and downhill … Learning to flow …

Thanks, Dogwood.

I was nearly finished with my thru hike and a hiker walked by and said, you must be a thru which surprised me a bit since there were way ahead of the pack. When I asked how he knew he responded that thru hikers walk very efficiently. Fast forward a few months. I met dozens of thru hikes in north ga. then I moved to PA and met many of the same hikers. A HUGE difference in efficiency. I have really noticed it when I'm around hikers that have have 10k miles or more. They seem to flow down the trail with or without poles. Very cool to see.

[Malto]

One more thought.... I believe trail running really helps hiking mechanics. I believe your mind is able to process foot placement effortlessly especially on rocky terrain.

[rocketsocks]

One place this is evident is in fly fishing, when you see a novice it shows, but watch Simone which the right mechanics...and it it's a thing of beauty, poetry in motion.

[Dogwood]

Thank you Malto and Rocketsocks. You got it. Thanks for considering and noticing.