Training Tip: RUNNING FORM
, by Raw Threads Club, 1 min reading time
RUNNING FORM: Are you like me and notice that runner/walker that has wonderful form and it looks so easy and smooth?
RUNNING FORM: Are you like me and notice that runner/walker that has wonderful form and it looks so easy and smooth? There is a great article in the December 2017 Runners World https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20864133/4-ways-to-master-your-running-form/
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To highlight some questions that will help your form: Run Tall, one of my first coached told me to imagine that I had a piece of string attached to the top of my head pulling me up tall/straight. Watch how your arms move, like a trains wheels on the side of your body with the elbows back. Do not swing your arms in a chopping motion in front of your body (you lose a lot of energy that way). Be conscious of how your feet are striking the ground, be soft and quiet. When I am tired I strike hard by being aware I soften my strike. Lastly, something I learned from this article, when I get tired I slow down to conserve energy so I can complete my distance to goal. The article suggests that when fatigued you speed up for 10 second bursts every 5 to 7 minutes. I can’t wait to try this strategy!
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Let me know if there are other subjects you would like addressed in the comments below.
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Our Training Tips are written by our Raw Threads Club Troop Counselor, Jo Roberts. 🏕
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Disclaimer: By reading this, you agree to all of the following: You understand this to be an expression of opinions and not professional doctor advice. You are solely responsible for the use of any content and hold Raw Threads and all members and affiliates harmless in any event or claim. We recommend that you do your own independent research before doing anything and consult with your doctor.
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To highlight some questions that will help your form: Run Tall, one of my first coached told me to imagine that I had a piece of string attached to the top of my head pulling me up tall/straight. Watch how your arms move, like a trains wheels on the side of your body with the elbows back. Do not swing your arms in a chopping motion in front of your body (you lose a lot of energy that way). Be conscious of how your feet are striking the ground, be soft and quiet. When I am tired I strike hard by being aware I soften my strike. Lastly, something I learned from this article, when I get tired I slow down to conserve energy so I can complete my distance to goal. The article suggests that when fatigued you speed up for 10 second bursts every 5 to 7 minutes. I can’t wait to try this strategy!
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Let me know if there are other subjects you would like addressed in the comments below.
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Our Training Tips are written by our Raw Threads Club Troop Counselor, Jo Roberts. 🏕
.
Want to join our club? Learn more here: https://rawthreads.com/products/001-club
.
.
Disclaimer: By reading this, you agree to all of the following: You understand this to be an expression of opinions and not professional doctor advice. You are solely responsible for the use of any content and hold Raw Threads and all members and affiliates harmless in any event or claim. We recommend that you do your own independent research before doing anything and consult with your doctor.
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