Hi there!

Speaking of long-disance runners. I've always admired Dean Karnazes for his fantastic economy of effort.  If you start watching this video at 1:42, you can see a short but informative clip of Dean running in profile.  http://youtu.be/GFMlwM3ACso

All the basic components of good use are there.  It would be better in slow motion, of course.  But the idea is that he seems to run in a well-coordinated way.  It's subtle, but the head initiates movement, the torso follows, and the limbs follow the torso.  The legs seem to glide in the hip joints.  His chest is full without any shortening in the lower back - allowing for optimal respiratory function.

I've also seen a documentary where scientists were able to prove that his body metabolizes lactic acid much faster than the average runner - it would be AMAZING if some lucky AT teacher could evaluate him in person!

Best to All,
 
Adolfo Santamaria
Alexander Technique Teacher
www.atwestla.com