Do This Before EVERY Run for Perfect Running Form

[@pauljknight75]

Thanks. I only started running again (after a break of about 20 years) this summer. Over striding was a big problem for the first three months and my knees always felt sore. I only recently had a bit of a breakthrough with this problem and all it needed was a slight increase in cadence. Still needs some work but getting there. As a result Ive also noticed an increase in pace but with no extra effort.

[@geezers10]

As a distance track coach, I have my new athletes run barefoot on our grass field. It's amazing how their stride naturally transforms when the "protection" of shoes is absent.

[@svv93]

Precisely what I was thinking about on my run yesterday. Thank you James! 🙏🏻

[@potblack7951]

Good advice..

[@debrahudson3334]

Great video

[@AndyCliffMTB]

This is excellent advice James, thanks for making this video. I have been struggling with PF for about 12 months and I am a heel striker. Funnily enough I tried increasing my cadence on yesterday’s Parkrun (video out next Thursday) and it made sense to me, I’ll try out your exercises to adjust my form😊

[@DaveStecker]

I recently started doing my easy pace runs with a running cadence app. Just tried increasing by 5 spm or so and am trying to gradually work up to around 180. It seems to be the best method for me as my body likes to fall back into what it’s used to (around 165 spm). I literally need the beat to run to.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Still the best in the game, James

[@dotintegral]

When I was switching to forefoot / midfoot striking, I was overstriding and forefoot striking, which sounds unreal, but possible! Still I think I had less injuries than heel strike with overstriding. Technique is important and it pays off greatly to improve it, especially in the long run

[@liconocif2355]

Un grand merci , je ne comprenais pas pourquoi ma foulée était contre productive jusqu'à aujourd hui .Le simple fait de lever un peu plus mes pieds sous mon corp ma débloqué . En faisant l'exercice de course sur place ,sur un tapis de sol souple ,vous vous apercevez que le tapis recul et donc que vous grattez correctement le sol .💪🙏

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

I retrained my running technique on a treadmill. It is a bit more realistic than running in place.

[@JamesDunne]

Of course - this is just a simple "any time, any place' drill as an example.

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

@@JamesDunne Yes, of course. And it will be good doing on the spot running exercise for most people before trying it on e tread mill. I had not been running for many years because of a knee injury. Every time I tried to start running again, I overworked my calf muscles and got injured there. Doing careful running on treadmill have gotten me back on track getting a better form that both doesn't strain my knee, and that protects the calf muscles. But I guess there is not one size fit all when it comes to how to do the training. Everyone have to do careful experiments. Especially if they are recovering from an injury.

[@donalmctavish2127]

I live in a really hilly area. If I'm running down a big hill I have to put my legs out in front sometimes or Iwould fall over. Does feel like I'm putting the brakes on.

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

Running down a steep hill will put the brakes on, or you would fall at one point and injure yourself. There it is important to just to ensure that you don't put too much strain on your knees.

[@monicae8746]

Still try to put your foot under your body. I got a stress fracture in my shin accidentally over striding down a steep hill a few years ago. All that power from going down hill absorbed straight into my shin. Not a good feeling.