Running should be one of the most natural actions of the human body. But however simple it may seem to put one foot in front of the other, debate rages over the most efficient way to run. In fact, poor running technique could hamper your speed
Q. There are two very different running techniques: running tall versus running with a slight forward lean. Which is right?A. Each person's running technique needs to be assessed on an individual basis. The debate about leaning slightly forwards
is to land closer to your centre of gravity, says Dicharry (who wasn't involved in the running study). A shorter, quicker stride helps. And once a week, run barefoot on grass. "You'll avoid landing heavily on your heels, "Dicharry says. "You'll naturally take
He's broken the 100m world record three times and the 200m world record twice - but can Usain Bolt run even faster? Judging by the way he slowed down at the Olympic 100m final 10m from the finish, there's room for improvement. His form, according
By far the biggest physical achievement of my life is running a single mile... I have of course since built upon that mile, but it was tough. One mile became three miles. Three miles became 10K, which in turn became a half-marathon, and I am glowing
of ‘pain is my friend’ ethic – that we’re sworn to uphold.Now, about that secret. I wouldn’t want anyone to think I’ve gone soft or anything but... um, this is hard to get out... I often take walking breaks during my daily runs.There, that feels much better
Q. Towards the end of a long run my heels begin to clip each other every few strides. What can I do to prevent this?A. This sounds like a technique and conditioning issue. Running technique is thought to be a natural activity, but natural doesn
Want to know the formula for running success? It goes: run, recover, repeat. While most of us get the beginning and end bits right, the middle step often gets overlooked. It's partly because we're short of time, but I suspect there's also the belief
developed his stride so that it stores more energy and then returns it to the muscles and tendons of the lower leg. It is a more efficient run in every respect.The received wisdomLet's clear up some misunderstandings about running technique:It is often said
