Balance, the center of mass and the center of gravity

Balance in running is more dynamic balance and not static balance.

Balance is the ability to maintain the center of mass (body mass) over a base of support.

So: Balance is a foundation. A foundation to move, to move fast, to run, etc.

The base of support in running is the foot or the mid-foot. 

And the center of mass is located near to your stomach. It is in 55% of height in women and 57% of height in men.

The center of mass is constant and always within the body.

When you are standing in an erect position the center of mass is located at the same point as the center of gravity.

But the location of the center of gravity shifts with movement. It shifts away from the center of body mass.

And this shift creates movement.

So in running it is a good idea to use the shifting away of the center of gravity from the center of mass.

You can do this with the lean forward described earlier in this blog. 
It is a good way to start.
 
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