How to Improve Running Form: Intermediate And Advanced Running Drills (With Video)
The idea that technique is essential for the simple act of running is finally starting to catch on. By maintaining a balanced center of gravity and maintaining a strong foot, you generate maximum propulsive force and minimize impact trauma with each stride. This allows you to transform from a rookie sloppy jogger to someone who looks and feels like an athlete. In this article, we dive into why we pay attention to running technique, with videos on how to improve running form with a few simple drills. Runners and joggers of all ability levels jumped into the conversion around a post I wrote about proper running technique . I noticed quite a few comments and questions on the video along these lines: Is trying to run like a deer — springing along with active feet — necessary and appropriate for a jogger? Are these technique tips just the domain of sprinters? Will I get “tired” trying to maintain the correct form as described for an entire marathon? Or should I just shuffle along to s