Have you ever considered, {{contact.first_name}}, that you might be running with improper technique?
Improper technique can not only cause injury but can also decrease your running efficiency.
So, by adjusting your technique, you’ll be able to finally go the extra mile, and in the meantime reduce your risk of injury.
Let’s begin with the essentials:
You should be particular about your posture.
Keep your feet pointing forward, hip-width apart.
Engage your core at pelvis level, and maintain a lengthened spine.
(This simple step will make everything else way easier.)
From there, focus on the position of your neck – eyes ahead at all times.
As happens with tiredness, many people revert to looking down at their feet, which decreases economy of movement and leads to neck pain and stiffness.
When running on a treadmill, you should also pretend as if you are running on a real road.
Although holding the rails may seem enticing, resist the urge to grab on.
“But what should my arms be doing?”
Keep your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle, and your shoulders relaxed.
Don’t move your arms back and forth so hard that your body twists with each step.
This will not only help you keep good form, but will also work your core muscles and burn more calories.
In your steps, always strike the ground with the ball of your feet, with your center of gravity far ahead of your body.
Your feet should always be under you – not in front of you, nor behind you, and certainly not above your head…
With these few simple tips in mind for your next run, you will be surprised at how much further your body can go and how much better your body will feel after a session.
Happy running!
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