There are many good reasons not to run. But if you decide to run anyway, there are still issues that can get in your way. I'll write this to address some of the ways that I've found to optimize my run and make it quite enjoyable. As a rower friend of mine, Ken Clemmer, commented that rowing is the art of knowing what not to do as you strive for efficient motion. Running is simple enough. But there are some habits than can make running difficult or tedious. I hope some of this is valuable. I took up running when I was a agile teen thanks to the inspiration of my high school track team and friends. Over the years, thanks to genetics, exercise and nutrition, I have bulked up to an ungainly 6 foot tall stature. But as the nimbler sports seemed to recede from me, running stayed a constant. (I love rock climbing, but find it very challenging due to my weight to muscle ratio.) My biggest hurdle in running has been managing asthma....
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