Perfect Your Running Form: The Drills
Posted: 18 November 2011
by David Tilbury-Davis
Three Techniques To Try Today
Head carriage
How?
Focus on a point on the horizon and concentrate on as little head displacement (up and down movement) as possible.
Why?
Conservation of energy when running and improved efficiency.
Elbow Drive
How?
Concentrate on a firm, forward elbow drive in the arm opposing your leading leg.
Why?
Reduction in excessive rotational movement and improved running economy.
Quiet Running
How?
Listen to your footfall and adjust your foot plant and stride length until it is barely audible.
Why?
A loud slaping noise is common when overstriding. Learning to overcome this improves running economy.
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