Running form

Running in place is seen by many as an effective workout to do before a run or as part of a standalone workout. You may already be familiar with running in place when you do high knee agility drills as part of a warm up. Running in place is a great way to improve your fitness …

There are many components that make up proper running form and technique. Many runners don’t think about their form and technique when they start running. While this is fine to begin with, you may want to give more thought to how you run.  Proper running form and technique is important because, if done incorrectly, it …

It may sound counter-intuitive, but running slowly can actually help you run faster in the long term. If you’re used to running at a certain pace or speed, you may find it difficult to actively slow yourself down when running. After all, if you’re training for a race like a 10k and half marathon, the …

When it comes to proper running form, running cadence is probably one of the simplest techniques to master. Your cadence when running directly impacts your stride that – that is how many steps you take per minute (SPM) when running. You may be wondering how you can improve running cadence, or even what running cadence …

Running forms drills are great for improving your speed and endurance as a runner. They strengthen key running muscles, and improve coordination, balance and agility. If you’ve never done running form drills before, you may be wondering what they are. The good news is there are plenty of running form drills for beginners to get …

Neck and shoulder pain while running is more common than you think. It can often be attributed to poor form or too much tension in the neck and shoulder muscles.  Many runners experience neck and shoulder pain while running to varying degrees. Many beginner runners over the years have asked me: Why does my left …

Running form is incredibly important, but unfortunately it is often overlooked by many runners when they start their running journey. The good news is there simple tips you can follow to improve running form. Many runners neglect their running form when they first start running, then wonder why they keep getting injured. The truth is, …

Strength training exercises for runners are essential if you want to be a strong, healthy and less injury prone runner. Many runners focus on running and running alone when they first start running. However, running alone will only get you so far when improving your strength, power, speed and endurance. Once you feel like you’re …

Proper arm swing is incredibly important when it comes to running – but many runners often ignore it. In a 2014 article from Live Science, it was found that although arm swinging costs energy, not swinging the arms during running would cost even more energy. It’s true that your legs are the powerhouses of running. …

If you want to want to learn how to run properly, the key is to give more thought to your running form and technique. Many beginner runners don’t think about their form and technique when they first start running. Whilst this is completely fine to begin with, over time as you increase your mileage, incorrect …