I like to see my fitness trend with lots of data. Also, the fact that in my usual route there's a grandpa, 84 years old, who runs everyday. Everyday. He's been doing that since his 20's. What's your excuse?
• Look towards the horizon • Don't push head too far forward • Don't tense shoulders • Elbows close to side, relaxed, don't cross imaginary line • Pull chest upwards • Make sure foot lands under the center of gravity
I gotta share this, when you run and start getting out of breath, just think ''this is not out of breath, this is breathing mode b''. This thinking normalizes the harder breathing experienced during cardio, it insanely helped me progress, also try thinking that you are an werewolf after prey or something else you like.
when my foot hits the ground.. do i push with my toes or no? i cant find a single video talking about what happens with the foot after hits the ground.
Buy the most expensive gear. Then pick a hot day right after lunch, just flail your arms wildly, make a lot of noise and yell at people you pass. Also run topless and pour half your water over your head without stopping. And then break down and call an ambulance after 3km and never run again. Worked perfectly.
1:14 Upper body Posture (shoulders relaxed, viewing the horizon or 20m in front) 3:08 Posture (Running tall, angled a bit forward, chest out) 4:43 Landing (Mechanics; Under *your* centre of gravity so either midfoot or front foot - heel strike bad
Many thanks, been searching for "how to improve my running stride" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Hiymelia Ziyddison Scheme - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
Wow! I was getting scared at how little progress I was making and how much it hurt while running. After watching this video and correcting just those little things it feels like I can run forever now. Looking back I saw there were so many mistakes I was making and I'm glad I came across this video!
My top tip. Do some neck exercises every day morning and night. 3 mins and 6 stretches. You will be amazed what this does to your running posture and how much easier it will "feel" to run faster and more relaxed. Good luck!!!
I ran I mile on the treadmill with my usual form and my lower back was killing me. I ran another mile with the tips you gave and the pain was 95% gone. Thank you 👍🏾
thank you so much for pointing out that heel/midfoot/forefoot striking isn't as important as where the foot lands ie right under your hips. Brigid Kosgei ( female marathon world record holder ) is a heel striker but i've heard she's a decent runner !
It's crazy how before high school I was never taught basic motor skills, how to have a good form at something, etc school was good at teaching but when it came to sports they were so bad, we'd not even have enough time to do any exercise because we were somehow "behind schedule" I'm now a second year high schooler and I'm now extremely fit for my age only being 14 this video has taught me how to run better since my old form was pretty sluggish, thanks man
Great video! One advice I think people need to be aware of is: be patient and keep working on it, because it takes a lot of time and commitment, bad habits are hard to break. I shaved off more than 30 minutes of my half marathon running time, I'm pretty confident that half of it is just pure fitness but the other half is working on my running technique on and on. The margin looks pretty slim now but I still find stuff to work on like not being too "jumpy" and rolling the feet a bit more.
@@trbeyond e.g. much lower cadence, much more vertical oscilation, slower ground contact time, heart rate is not much lower compared to running 2min/km faster
Some of that is normal. But I’ve found treadmill hill repeats extremely helpful. You can control incline and duration of hills - you don’t have to go hard or long and you can limit or eliminate downhill time which is hard on the body.
@@laydenyump3619 False, the body and mind work off each other. And sometimes the mind pushes itself more than the body can handle. You have to listen to it or pay the price.
@@laydenyump3619 I know, just think there’s better ways of saying it. I know people who have took that advice way too literally and injured themselves lol
I was supporting my friend run a half marathon at Antrim coast, watched the best of the best runners in the world run so effortlessly, they were at 12km mark and haven't broken a sweat, they were like flying on the ground and it inspired me
I rarely comment on stuff, but this Right here helped me out today After running 14 miles prepping for my first half-marathon, on the 7th mile my left knee was hurting so bad. so I stopped and scrolled on youtube for a while and stumbled upon this, right away I tried it and this is effective Af! I kid you not. Try it For better runs thank you so much for this information You are God-sent.
We're so happy that one of our videos has helped you! If you need any more advice we have a few more videos on running form, like this one - ua-cam.com/video/45utvwXEdG8/v-deo.html Hopefully the knee pain never returns! 💪
The reason I run is for fitness weight loss but mainly for mental health and the energy boost, I also find it amazing that a feel like a car when I run I can pretty much get anywhere in my city not that many minutes behind a car, you literally just glide over the floor when you are at fitness.
Im in my mid 50s and got into running last summer slowly increasing the distance over time. Brought my pace down from high 12s to low 10s in 10k + runs. Im aiming to get into the 9s. These videos are helpful. Thanks
i am just getting into running and i was told probably 6+ years ago that i run weird.. so now im trying to learn but super self conscious about the way i run, i feel like i run wrong lol thanks!
This does me wonder! 🤗 Before I was very exhausted after 2 km, now I can go as far as 5 km -and not that exhausted! I hope (and I'll try) to be consistent :) Thank you! ^^
thank you for the golden advice. I have also noticed that by varying my runs throughout the week (100m sprints/400m sprints/1 k/2.5k/5k/10k/20k/etc..), my running form has greatly improved compared to what it was before (therefore my performance too). Especially the 400m sprints, they're pure pain, but they work magic on your form.
I have been running for 7-years (in-college currently) for fun, but I haven’t joined any extracurricular activities ever in my life. I decided to watch this video to see if I had my running techniques in a bad form. Luckily I was already doing everything in correct form
You guys always seem to have such good running form. Also I have one more to add if that’s ok. Remember to enjoy the run. Thanks find when I enjoy the run my firm gets more bouncy and efficient dnd fun
As a running technique coach I teach runners how to lean forward correctly not imagine themselves falling forward. Running upright causes many runners to over bounce. Just a thought
Love this video and all the videos on GTN! Can you guys do a video on how to breathe while running? I find that's where i'm finding I need the biggest help.
The best breathing technique I learnt was breathe in for 4 steps then breathe out for 4 step. In through your nose and out through your mouth. By doing this and copying Greg Welch’ running form I managed to drop my 10 klm time from 42 mins to just over 33 minutes. It’s difficult initially, but worth trying.
Do not tighten or squeeze any muscles when you run as this seriously affects your breathing and running technique. Trying to keep an upright or straight back when you run can result in shallow breathing. Also if you have tight hip flexors (Psoas) it connects to your diaphragm (breathing muscles) so there may be a few reasons.
For my running form I always think about my body having a ply-board (meaning the posture and my head always locked in position) and my arms using a small momentum like a metronome but being bent. For a posture think of reaching your arms up to the sky and keeping the body equal apart from reaching position. Breathing in from my nose then exhaling though my mouth. My legs should be light like Bruce Lee does his footwork in beginning of a fight. Using only the fore/mid foot to run.
fck it... soumds pretty cool i screen shot.. what i think is funny is after im tired of running and just walking fast, i get to a hill and my body ultra instincts into what you just described, i destroy the hill, then regret it for two mins
Since I’m landing on my mid/front foot I do not have headaches any more after running 🎉 still a lot of stamina and strength work to do (especially making my ankles and calves stronger) but this is a start!!!
I just got challenged to do the 'Run 5K, Donate £5 (to NHS)' challenge whilst in quarantine. I've never been a runner, and in fact, I didn't realise how much of a sedentary lifestyle I lived until AFTER I tried to do this challenge. I'm a 26 year old 6ft5 male, weighting 175lbs - I thought I was in decent shape. I went from doing no exercise to running this 5k (rather foolishly). It took me 39m 12s. All my friends completed in 20-25mins. This was the kick up the backside I needed, but enjoyed the run and I'm kind of addicted and want to improve my time!
I'm 6"2 and around 95kg, I can run well for my weight and height, all it takes is practice my friend. also diet, don't eat/drink sugary foods and beverages
I healed my chronic leg and back pain of 18 months, instantly just two days ago...the mind really is powerful and I am still somewhat stunned by it. I have been running and jumping around like a child the last two days😁 As a treat to myself I am going to time myself on a 2.4km run to ease myself in and gain some confidence. I haven't run for years and years but have hiked a few multi week hikes the last few years before my back got injured. I am 38 and honestly feel born again. I'll let you know what time I run😁
One thing that you could expand on is where you feet are landing in regards to shoulder distance and not shifting towards center underneath body, this was a big problem with me and pain in my knee when I first began running. Can you expand on this ?
@@kumarthecowboy thanks man, recently recovering from shoulder surgery after living with a traumatic labral tear for almost 2 years.. should be healed up enough soon to go on runs again!
@@gtn I will. I walked 12 miles yesterday. Tried to jog some of it and realized I had a lot of problems. This video should help. Thank you again. Cheers 🍻
there's like this one classmate of mine in school and the way he runs is really cool. idk how he does it but the way i see it he seems like he's just doing it naturally. dunno if he's athletic
I enjoyed the video especially on the discussion of landing forward foot stride starting at 6:00. I would like to have you discuss and opinion on how essential is the other non landing rear foot in running form. Side note where in most cases the heel is almost kicking the glute....does this affect running form
Now wonder why my shins and ankles hurt so bad, because I was using my fore foot to absorb the impact, I just finished my jog and damn my legs hurts hahahaha, but thanks a lot for the advice next I'll follow these advice to prevent my aching on my body, legs and feet
Head - look forward, not down/up + ears align with shoulder, not forward Shoulder - relaxed, not tensed/shrugged Arm - relaxed, not tensed + elbows close to side, not squeezing/splayed out + thumbs pointing upwards, not sideways + swing same side , not cross middle line Chest - up, not down + lean forward, not backward Feet - land midfoot, not heel + land under center of body, not side
I'm training for a mile and a half in 15 minutes. I tend to stop breathing and then I feel like I'm getting tired so I stop. Also, after my run my lower back hurts. I'm going on my run tomorrow and I'm excited to try out these techniques. Thanks for the video 😊
Thank you! I want to start running but when I did I was immediately noticing pain, I realise I have bad running posture and can work on it to keep my body safe :)
I always used to complain about how my legs hurt a lot when running while i was not out of breath yet. now its completely the opposite, i no longer feel pain in my legs. and now i can run 3 times further
Hi, Last run a question popped up in my head. What do you do with your abs? I somewhat contract them because of controlled breathing. But then I played around for a bit and decided to contract them throughout a run, which was a proper ab workout. Then again, I am afraid that this might lead to muscle overload. So my question, how much should a runner actually contract their core to have perfect form?
Idk why but I instinctively look down on the floor when I'm running. It looks weird but it doesn't cause me pain. When I look forward for an extended period of time I get neck pain lol.
Congratulations and best wishes to all confirmed runners all over the world! Running keeps me happy content and joyful! It's like a daily prayers session and super fantastic well balanced diet! Greetings from Colombo Sri Lanka!🙌😇🌹🌹🌹
Some very good, very well made points ... The biggest mistake many triathletes (and indeed many triathlon coaches) make is to simply watch such a video as this and change some element of run technique, which is as grave a mistake as increasing an athletes mileage too much too quickly. Yes, there is an ideal triathlon run technique, yet to change one’s technique safely I would argue takes 12-18 months of specific programmed implementation. Enjoy your running.
@@justforfun1475 If delivered in an inclusive and engaging way I have never yet met an athlete (able bodied or otherwise) whom does not wish to do what they do quicker, from the novice simply wishing to keep fit up to podium achieving competitors] I have always used ‘rest. recovery and balance’ as one of my key motos, yet a better moto is ‘first move well then move often’ Such a moto as ‘first move well then move often’ more-or-less means a coach can not successfully coach an athlete to the best of that coach or that athletes ability, without being in that athletes presence. On rare occasions when I work one-on-one with an athlete I first accompany that athlete to a physio [world renowned] whom undertakes what I call a run gait analysis (which in reality is simply a test to assess range of motion in all body areas) and from those results, working with the athlete we ascertain the ‘why’ we prescribe the movements we prescribe. [training or recovery modalities] For the record; my physio believes that an athlete, since they have bye-and-largely move the way they have moved since they first moved should simply be allowed to carry on moving that way. In Triathlon, I have found that my physios belief does not always hold true, predominately because an athlete runs after having biked, and in many cases, biked hard. So long as it does not lead to injuries fine to let runners run how they wish. However, as we are all aware, running, even very low intensity running, involves the athletes entire bodyweight landing on each stride. IF athlete chose to modify their stride, generally the most requested change is where that athletes foot lands relative to their bodies centre of mass. Such a change, bearing in mind that the majority of athlete have run like they have run for as long s they can remember involves completely reprogramming the brain/muscle firing mechanisms. Such changes, if those changes are to stick, should be done gradually. A prime example would be the current trend to wish to run ~180 strides per minute. Yes, simply, gradually increasing an athletes stride, thereby enabling a ‘lighter’ contact with the ground does produce less ‘shock’ per stride, yet, if wishing to run faster that same athlete will need to be able to push off more powerfully initiating their rear chain muscles more on each stride. I have found the best way to implement, so as to make such changes stick without over-stressing the athletes body, is through running with an understanding of what is required coupled with good focus through little and often running. Run/walk runs are ideal for such changes as are running up short low gradient ~200-metre slopes. Apologies for the too long-winded reply. Enjoy your running. Keep safe. Yours in triathlon CoachW
Any tips for running uphill and downhill? I can run uphill fairly well (small steps, analogous to a lower gear) but struggle running downhill. The impact feels like I’m falling down a mountain while my back and abs take the hit.
I watched this video an hour before my morning run and tested out what he said and it works! I’m a bit out of shape and its been a while since I’ve ran but this definitely helped a ton. Some of these things I wasn’t doing like the arms bit, I always held them tight. The only thing that I see as a problem is how I land. I noticed that I get off with my toes but land on my mid or heel and then move to the toes for a launch. Is this good? I feel like I might be straining it a little and so if anyone can offer me some advice, please do.
Yeah, you're heel striking a little. In ld runs, it's inefficient and wastes energy. Not only that, but it can give you shin splints if your run often. Do your best to fix your form, I have the same problem and I have had shin splints for day. Have a good one👍
What inspires you to go out and run? Leave us a comment!
My bad shape
Because I look in the mirror and hate what I see
I like to see my fitness trend with lots of data. Also, the fact that in my usual route there's a grandpa, 84 years old, who runs everyday. Everyday. He's been doing that since his 20's. What's your excuse?
Knowing i`ve signed up for RED January ! Always gets me up and out.
Seeing old people running longer than me at the gym :'D and the feeling afterwards.
The cops still got me
Hahaha😂😂
Oh my gosh Im dying mikes1984
You must live in Kenya.
LMFAO!!!!!!!
@@masteroogway334 lol
• Look towards the horizon
• Don't push head too far forward
• Don't tense shoulders
• Elbows close to side, relaxed, don't cross imaginary line
• Pull chest upwards
• Make sure foot lands under the center of gravity
And use gravity.
-Elbows close to side, relaxed, dont cross imaginary line- this is wrong
@@jimmystetler2572 what do you mean? Did I misunderstand what he said at 2:33
@@jimmystetler2572 shush 🤫 your wrong
I really don’t like when people put input about what’s wrong n doesn’t give alternative options
Shushhhhhh
@@CedeandDakid precks
I gotta share this, when you run and start getting out of breath, just think ''this is not out of breath, this is breathing mode b''. This thinking normalizes the harder breathing experienced during cardio, it insanely helped me progress, also try thinking that you are an werewolf after prey or something else you like.
This is such an underrated comment lmao thank you
Unfortunately when you’ve got asthma, it feels like breathing through a straw.
when my foot hits the ground.. do i push with my toes or no? i cant find a single video talking about what happens with the foot after hits the ground.
What a great video. I gonna break this down in a video! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@@dnegel9546 Whenever you can't find the answer to a question like this, just go and test it yourself and see what works
Buy the most expensive gear. Then pick a hot day right after lunch, just flail your arms wildly, make a lot of noise and yell at people you pass. Also run topless and pour half your water over your head without stopping. And then break down and call an ambulance after 3km and never run again.
Worked perfectly.
Sounds about right! 😂😉
Topless is easy for me even 10 miles in 100 degree weather
Topless....bro they going for running not showing their abs😂😂😂by the way that sounds like whoever will try your advice going to hate even walk
Lmao
North South East...Mr. West
Learning the proper form, so I can run away from my troubles.
That’s the real reason we all run 😂
troubles have a better form , will catch up
Jesus loves you brother and in him you can find forgiveness, freedom and Family. God bless you
Same 😂😂😂
Love it. But you should have said so I can "properly" run away from from my troubles 😉
Simply the best 7 minutes for people who wants to improve his running style. Congrats from italy
First out of 210
1:14 Upper body Posture (shoulders relaxed, viewing the horizon or 20m in front)
3:08 Posture (Running tall, angled a bit forward, chest out)
4:43 Landing (Mechanics; Under *your* centre of gravity so either midfoot or front foot - heel strike bad
cool.
ty. so much better than the 7min video
What a great video. I gonna break this down in a video! ❤
this entire video could be 2-2.5 minutes
1:35 head position
1:55 Shoulder
2:35 Arms
4:23 posture
5:08 Landing
My running form is reminiscent of a 4 year old running down a steep hill.
Many thanks, been searching for "how to improve my running stride" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Hiymelia Ziyddison Scheme - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
very efficient
Yes. Rolling it is.
That’s my wife.
Imagine a 10 year old being chased downhill by a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
@@harambeboylol
I'm here because I've been in my room for so long I have literally forgotten what it looks like when people run
Same lol
Literally 😂
Due to plague, I have only been running on a treadmill in my house for a year. At least it's gotten my head looking forward in good form.
Same, I want to start running but I feel as I have forgotten how to. I feel like I will look like pheobe from friends while running now 😂
As a former triathlete and sub 3 hour marathoner, the best running style that benefited me was watching a lot of footage of Greg Welch.
Wow! I was getting scared at how little progress I was making and how much it hurt while running. After watching this video and correcting just those little things it feels like I can run forever now. Looking back I saw there were so many mistakes I was making and I'm glad I came across this video!
Really glad to hear this - well done!
love you Tom
@@gtn So land on mid foot? And does cushier shoes reduce injury probability like getting hoka Bondi over mach for daily runs?????
To bad some of us sit in school 7 Hours straight, Rest In Peace my posture.
lol, but yeah
For me it’s 8 hours plus travelling to and from school plus homework which in total is about 12 hours
Sit with proper posture then
You probably should’ve spent more time in school. It’s “too” not “to”
@@wipsypap couple times a week...
My top tip. Do some neck exercises every day morning and night. 3 mins and 6 stretches. You will be amazed what this does to your running posture and how much easier it will "feel" to run faster and more relaxed. Good luck!!!
I’ll start doing this! Good tip
@@SG-qx1fg did it work
@@benjj36 did you tried
@@SG-qx1fg are you alive?
He is now running some major marathons, no time to reply. After stretching his neck, he has become a world class runner
I ran I mile on the treadmill with my usual form and my lower back was killing me. I ran another mile with the tips you gave and the pain was 95% gone. Thank you 👍🏾
That's really great to hear! Glad our video was useful to you. Is there anything you'd like to see us cover next? 👀
thank you so much for pointing out that heel/midfoot/forefoot striking isn't as important as where the foot lands ie right under your hips. Brigid Kosgei ( female marathon world record holder ) is a heel striker but i've heard she's a decent runner !
It's crazy how before high school I was never taught basic motor skills, how to have a good form at something, etc
school was good at teaching but when it came to sports they were so bad, we'd not even have enough time to do any exercise because we were somehow "behind schedule"
I'm now a second year high schooler and I'm now extremely fit for my age only being 14
this video has taught me how to run better since my old form was pretty sluggish, thanks man
Men be like..." If I don't reach the tree before that car I WILL DIE..."
Omg literally read my mknd
So trueee😂😂😂
LMAO Facts. Or seeing a stranger half a km in front of you and waging the same bet
Exactly 😅 it's happens all the time
Out of all the YT vids on running form this is the most accurate , accessible and succinct that I’ve watched
Keep up the great work!
O.M.G. I just did these tips for a quick 2 mile run. It felt EFFORTLESS! I think I was doing everything wrong! Thank you, big time!!
Wait you put quick and 2 miles in the same sentence 😅🎉
Great video! One advice I think people need to be aware of is: be patient and keep working on it, because it takes a lot of time and commitment, bad habits are hard to break. I shaved off more than 30 minutes of my half marathon running time, I'm pretty confident that half of it is just pure fitness but the other half is working on my running technique on and on. The margin looks pretty slim now but I still find stuff to work on like not being too "jumpy" and rolling the feet a bit more.
I tried all the techniques tonight, and I was surprised at the increase of speed and the decrease of effort! Amazing tips! 👌💯
I got good running technique when running fast, however my technique vanishes, as soon as I run slow (zone 1 / 2)... what can i do about that?
Run fast 😂
@@markankone9362 :D
What’s the difference between your slow running and fast running?
@@trbeyond e.g. much lower cadence, much more vertical oscilation, slower ground contact time, heart rate is not much lower compared to running 2min/km faster
Some of that is normal. But I’ve found treadmill hill repeats extremely helpful. You can control incline and duration of hills - you don’t have to go hard or long and you can limit or eliminate downhill time which is hard on the body.
I did my running route without stopping for the first time today
Tryna get in shape
I chose an uphill one to push myself lol
Enjoy that but also be careful and listen to ur body. Running up hill is significantly more taxing and can affect posture/ foot landing
@@bossnian5615 your body is the slave, your mind is the owner
@@laydenyump3619 False, the body and mind work off each other. And sometimes the mind pushes itself more than the body can handle. You have to listen to it or pay the price.
@@RainCloudVideos it’s a way of saying that you need to push yourself past your limits
@@laydenyump3619 I know, just think there’s better ways of saying it. I know people who have took that advice way too literally and injured themselves lol
I was supporting my friend run a half marathon at Antrim coast, watched the best of the best runners in the world run so effortlessly, they were at 12km mark and haven't broken a sweat, they were like flying on the ground and it inspired me
I rarely comment on stuff, but this Right here helped me out today After running 14 miles prepping for my first half-marathon, on the 7th mile my left knee was hurting so bad. so I stopped and scrolled on youtube for a while and stumbled upon this, right away I tried it and this is effective Af! I kid you not. Try it For better runs thank you so much for this information You are God-sent.
We're so happy that one of our videos has helped you! If you need any more advice we have a few more videos on running form, like this one - ua-cam.com/video/45utvwXEdG8/v-deo.html Hopefully the knee pain never returns! 💪
The reason I run is for fitness weight loss but mainly for mental health and the energy boost, I also find it amazing that a feel like a car when I run I can pretty much get anywhere in my city not that many minutes behind a car, you literally just glide over the floor when you are at fitness.
thats because redlights. youll never catch bicycle person
Im in my mid 50s and got into running last summer slowly increasing the distance over time. Brought my pace down from high 12s to low 10s in 10k + runs. Im aiming to get into the 9s. These videos are helpful. Thanks
I'm learning to run with proper form it made a huge difference when I started applying proper posture given I hunch a lot!
Hey, excellent instructions. The lean and start running idea improved my running form immediately
Awesome tips! I've been watching run videos while on my treadmill, and the advice here instantly felt better.
Been running in Track since my 8th grade year and I tried changing my form and strategizing my 1600m in my races. Now I'm running 5:12 in the mile 😊
Wow, yay way to go 🎉
i am just getting into running and i was told probably 6+ years ago that i run weird.. so now im trying to learn but super self conscious about the way i run, i feel like i run wrong lol thanks!
This does me wonder! 🤗
Before I was very exhausted after 2 km, now I can go as far as 5 km -and not that exhausted!
I hope (and I'll try) to be consistent :)
Thank you! ^^
thank you for the golden advice. I have also noticed that by varying my runs throughout the week (100m sprints/400m sprints/1 k/2.5k/5k/10k/20k/etc..), my running form has greatly improved compared to what it was before (therefore my performance too). Especially the 400m sprints, they're pure pain, but they work magic on your form.
I have been running for 7-years (in-college currently) for fun, but I haven’t joined any extracurricular activities ever in my life. I decided to watch this video to see if I had my running techniques in a bad form. Luckily I was already doing everything in correct form
I dgaf
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, one of the best videos on running form out in youtube. Thank you !
Thank you very much! I had a good starting point but this helped me fix my form a lot 👍👍
Thanks for the tips. Very useful. I will try to do the mid foot landing. Thanks 5*
You guys always seem to have such good running form.
Also I have one more to add if that’s ok.
Remember to enjoy the run. Thanks find when I enjoy the run my firm gets more bouncy and efficient dnd fun
Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate it 🥹🙏🏻
As a running technique coach I teach runners how to lean forward correctly not imagine themselves falling forward. Running upright causes many runners to over bounce. Just a thought
Love this video and all the videos on GTN! Can you guys do a video on how to breathe while running? I find that's where i'm finding I need the biggest help.
Same here
It's been 4 months since u asked
I think u got ur answer from somewhere
Now plizz let us know 😃
The best breathing technique I learnt was breathe in for 4 steps then breathe out for 4 step. In through your nose and out through your mouth. By doing this and copying Greg Welch’ running form I managed to drop my 10 klm time from 42 mins to just over 33 minutes. It’s difficult initially, but worth trying.
Do not tighten or squeeze any muscles when you run as this seriously affects your breathing and running technique. Trying to keep an upright or straight back when you run can result in shallow breathing. Also if you have tight hip flexors (Psoas) it connects to your diaphragm (breathing muscles) so there may be a few reasons.
Very informative , thank you! I will try these improvements today!
Thank you!,sometimes i struggle when running to find a good posture until it feels good,but then overtime it became a pain.Will try to do these later!
gotta exercise your back-core.. spending less time off Concrete is said to help with that too
For my running form I always think about my body having a ply-board (meaning the posture and my head always locked in position) and my arms using a small momentum like a metronome but being bent. For a posture think of reaching your arms up to the sky and keeping the body equal apart from reaching position. Breathing in from my nose then exhaling though my mouth. My legs should be light like Bruce Lee does his footwork in beginning of a fight. Using only the fore/mid foot to run.
fck it... soumds pretty cool i screen shot..
what i think is funny is after im tired of running and just walking fast, i get to a hill and my body ultra instincts into what you just described, i destroy the hill, then regret it for two mins
Since I’m landing on my mid/front foot I do not have headaches any more after running 🎉 still a lot of stamina and strength work to do (especially making my ankles and calves stronger) but this is a start!!!
I just got challenged to do the 'Run 5K, Donate £5 (to NHS)' challenge whilst in quarantine. I've never been a runner, and in fact, I didn't realise how much of a sedentary lifestyle I lived until AFTER I tried to do this challenge. I'm a 26 year old 6ft5 male, weighting 175lbs - I thought I was in decent shape. I went from doing no exercise to running this 5k (rather foolishly). It took me 39m 12s. All my friends completed in 20-25mins. This was the kick up the backside I needed, but enjoyed the run and I'm kind of addicted and want to improve my time!
I'm 6"2 and around 95kg, I can run well for my weight and height, all it takes is practice my friend. also diet, don't eat/drink sugary foods and beverages
I healed my chronic leg and back pain of 18 months, instantly just two days ago...the mind really is powerful and I am still somewhat stunned by it. I have been running and jumping around like a child the last two days😁 As a treat to myself I am going to time myself on a 2.4km run to ease myself in and gain some confidence. I haven't run for years and years but have hiked a few multi week hikes the last few years before my back got injured. I am 38 and honestly feel born again. I'll let you know what time I run😁
Appreciate you guys for giving out free coaching.
What a great video. I gonna break this down in a video! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks for the content but that intro was so smooth!! Great video 😊
never thought a video would make me want to run
I am only here because most people say when they see me run they feel like I am going to break my ankle
It’s prob true then
Thank you Sir for such valuable information 💁♀️ 👍 Great
thanks. i'm learning to improve running. showing results in pace
This was extremely helpful to me, thank you very much.
One thing that you could expand on is where you feet are landing in regards to shoulder distance and not shifting towards center underneath body, this was a big problem with me and pain in my knee when I first began running. Can you expand on this ?
about to go on a run after learning that my homie Luis, who rips at skateboarding, also goes on runs! gotta shred as hard as him!
Good luck matte
@@kumarthecowboy thanks man, recently recovering from shoulder surgery after living with a traumatic labral tear for almost 2 years.. should be healed up enough soon to go on runs again!
@@jasonoson_ how's it going?
Wow I just learned I can’t even run correctly lol. But needed this hip been hurting since I started running more intense. Thank you very much
When I run, my hands are like holding a chip. My trick to keep me relax. Thanks for this video. I just started back running.
It's no wonder I'm so sore. My form is terrible. Thank you for this. I'll start to adapt this immediately. Cheers 🍻
Glad this video was helpful to you! Let us know how you get on and if you notice any improvements. How often do you run? 👀
@@gtn I will. I walked 12 miles yesterday. Tried to jog some of it and realized I had a lot of problems. This video should help. Thank you again. Cheers 🍻
This is the best video I have seen on the subject, thank you!
there's like this one classmate of mine in school and the way he runs is really cool. idk how he does it but the way i see it he seems like he's just doing it naturally. dunno if he's athletic
Show me
I enjoyed the video especially on the discussion of landing forward foot stride starting at 6:00. I would like to have you discuss and opinion on how essential is the other non landing rear foot in running form. Side note where in most cases the heel is almost kicking the glute....does this affect running form
much obliged, thanks foe sharing your experience with us
Our pleasure!
Me running like an ostrich down my neighborhood
😂😂
My brother in law does that. Like Mr Bean 😂
I am watching this after just going for a run in the same park that you filmed it in... what a coincidence.
Wish I found this before I hurt myself with what I assume was abysmal running form, thanks for the guide!
Now wonder why my shins and ankles hurt so bad, because I was using my fore foot to absorb the impact, I just finished my jog and damn my legs hurts hahahaha, but thanks a lot for the advice next I'll follow these advice to prevent my aching on my body, legs and feet
Head - look forward, not down/up + ears align with shoulder, not forward
Shoulder - relaxed, not tensed/shrugged
Arm - relaxed, not tensed + elbows close to side, not squeezing/splayed out + thumbs pointing upwards, not sideways + swing same side , not cross middle line
Chest - up, not down + lean forward, not backward
Feet - land midfoot, not heel + land under center of body, not side
Thanks for putting in the effort with the subtitles!
Also people tend to cross their feet alot which hurts their knees and slows them down however this video is amazing i recommend it to my trainees!
I'm training for a mile and a half in 15 minutes. I tend to stop breathing and then I feel like I'm getting tired so I stop. Also, after my run my lower back hurts. I'm going on my run tomorrow and I'm excited to try out these techniques. Thanks for the video 😊
Just Subscribed cause i liked the Video and the tips you gave :D
Randomly came across this from finding stuff to listen to while i play games, and this honestly made me want to go out and run a few miles
The upper body is what I was looking for thanks
Definitely gonna help with my half marathon I’m training for 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
Thank you! I want to start running but when I did I was immediately noticing pain, I realise I have bad running posture and can work on it to keep my body safe :)
No need to watch this, just listen to Rocky theme when running and it’ll come naturally lol
Thats exactly what i did today for my first 20min run in the couch to 5k program ..😂
I always used to complain about how my legs hurt a lot when running while i was not out of breath yet. now its completely the opposite, i no longer feel pain in my legs. and now i can run 3 times further
Good location, better tips & the best accent in the world. ❤️
Hi,
Last run a question popped up in my head. What do you do with your abs? I somewhat contract them because of controlled breathing. But then I played around for a bit and decided to contract them throughout a run, which was a proper ab workout. Then again, I am afraid that this might lead to muscle overload. So my question, how much should a runner actually contract their core to have perfect form?
Idk why but I instinctively look down on the floor when I'm running. It looks weird but it doesn't cause me pain. When I look forward for an extended period of time I get neck pain lol.
Congratulations and best wishes to all confirmed runners all over the world! Running keeps me happy content and joyful! It's like a daily prayers session and super fantastic well balanced diet! Greetings from Colombo Sri Lanka!🙌😇🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for the excellent video.
Some very good, very well made points ... The biggest mistake many triathletes (and indeed many triathlon coaches) make is to simply watch such a video as this and change some element of run technique, which is as grave a mistake as increasing an athletes mileage too much too quickly. Yes, there is an ideal triathlon run technique, yet to change one’s technique safely I would argue takes 12-18 months of specific programmed implementation.
Enjoy your running.
12-18 months? Why? That sounds farfetched.
@@justforfun1475 If delivered in an inclusive and engaging way I have never yet met an athlete (able bodied or otherwise) whom does not wish to do what they do quicker, from the novice simply wishing to keep fit up to podium achieving competitors]
I have always used ‘rest. recovery and balance’ as one of my key motos, yet a better moto is ‘first move well then move often’
Such a moto as ‘first move well then move often’ more-or-less means a coach can not successfully coach an athlete to the best of that coach or that athletes ability, without being in that athletes presence.
On rare occasions when I work one-on-one with an athlete I first accompany that athlete to a physio [world renowned] whom undertakes what I call a run gait analysis (which in reality is simply a test to assess range of motion in all body areas) and from those results, working with the athlete we ascertain the ‘why’ we prescribe the movements we prescribe. [training or recovery modalities]
For the record; my physio believes that an athlete, since they have bye-and-largely move the way they have moved since they first moved should simply be allowed to carry on moving that way.
In Triathlon, I have found that my physios belief does not always hold true, predominately because an athlete runs after having biked, and in many cases, biked hard.
So long as it does not lead to injuries fine to let runners run how they wish.
However, as we are all aware, running, even very low intensity running, involves the athletes entire bodyweight landing on each stride. IF athlete chose to modify their stride, generally the most requested change is where that athletes foot lands relative to their bodies centre of mass. Such a change, bearing in mind that the majority of athlete have run like they have run for as long s they can remember involves completely reprogramming the brain/muscle firing mechanisms. Such changes, if those changes are to stick, should be done gradually.
A prime example would be the current trend to wish to run ~180 strides per minute. Yes, simply, gradually increasing an athletes stride, thereby enabling a ‘lighter’ contact with the ground does produce less ‘shock’ per stride, yet, if wishing to run faster that same athlete will need to be able to push off more powerfully initiating their rear chain muscles more on each stride.
I have found the best way to implement, so as to make such changes stick without over-stressing the athletes body, is through running with an understanding of what is required coupled with good focus through little and often running. Run/walk runs are ideal for such changes as are running up short low gradient ~200-metre slopes.
Apologies for the too long-winded reply.
Enjoy your running.
Keep safe.
Yours in triathlon
CoachW
Super helpful. Thank you my friend!
Thanks for the video
Out of curiosity
Which part of London did you make the video 🙂
came from global cycling network and so happy that they have another channel that talks about running!
Needed reassurance, thanks for the video.
this is the best Running Form video ever!
Thanks for making this easy going video with great advice brother. Have a great day ahead! It's 1045pm and I want to go for a run now 😂😂😂
Thank you very useful 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. I am a 70+ year old woman and I want to start running again after many years.
Good luck!
Thanks for sharing this. I need to improve my landing style to beat 10km hahaha. New runner here
Any tips for running uphill and downhill?
I can run uphill fairly well (small steps, analogous to a lower gear) but struggle running downhill. The impact feels like I’m falling down a mountain while my back and abs take the hit.
I watched this video an hour before my morning run and tested out what he said and it works! I’m a bit out of shape and its been a while since I’ve ran but this definitely helped a ton. Some of these things I wasn’t doing like the arms bit, I always held them tight. The only thing that I see as a problem is how I land. I noticed that I get off with my toes but land on my mid or heel and then move to the toes for a launch. Is this good? I feel like I might be straining it a little and so if anyone can offer me some advice, please do.
Yeah, you're heel striking a little. In ld runs, it's inefficient and wastes energy. Not only that, but it can give you shin splints if your run often. Do your best to fix your form, I have the same problem and I have had shin splints for day. Have a good one👍
This helped me stop fucking my knees up because of improper running form