How I Fixed My Running Form | Lean, Cadence, Foot strike

[@charlottelatham7968]

Love this style of video! So great to see an athlete learning something new and having an experts input, rather than pretending they know everything. I've been slowly getting into running so this was super helpful! Keen to see more!

[@RunnerNinja]

As a competitive track & field athlete, I love today's content! After 40+ years of running, I haven't had shin splints, sciatica or Runner's Knee. I think my midfoot-to-toe strike is probably what's saved me from those injuries. Meg - your economy of movement is vastly improving and the expert you brought on is excellent!

[@sayjaibao01188]

My friends mom needs total kneecap replacements.

[@Cloggindancer]

New subscriber, mom to three (including one 6+ month old at age 40), and a decades old running and weightlifter. I love Meg’s fitness/wellness mindset, esp in regards to fitness and body image post pregnancy.

[@Megsquats]

Thanks for subscribing and for the love. 🥰

[@silviathebarber]

Meg I’ve been following you for years now and I am so proud of you 👏 I’m currently training for a 10K I can’t wait to try this workout tomorrow

[@Megsquats]

Thank you so much!! And good luck on your training! I'm sure you'll crush it!

[@Jhoff2412]

It’s so inspirational and motivating to watch you pursue different forms of athleticism through the years- from CF, to BB, to PL, to finding a well rounded balance and being a badass mama. Your tenacity inspires me to keep moving my body and challenging myself. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you.

[@lokiz0072]

I’m really here for these down to earth running videos. The information is very helpful.

[@Megsquats]

Glad to hear it!

[@mollytaylor3669]

I love this vid! Super educational. I'm curious, have you ever used Next Level Diet? I got a personalized build up muscle meal plan from them and I love it.

[@billybarnett2846]

Don't worry about speed or distance. Use time time as your gage. Read articles on Penguin running style. On the the track, I fixated on distance. Running outside on the road or trail, measure progress by how long you can run.

[@keris1935]

I loved this video! Shows the real side of training and improving. This series makes me want to run again

[@ZeroSubarashii]

Man is in good shape- no cane, good posture and pretty fluid movement to boot!

[@rierahm]

Ive been virtually joining you on the running portion of your challenge. You’ve motivated me to at least try and get out there. Now Im averaging 10 miles a week and I FEEL tall from where I started. Thank you and I know you’re gonna kill it at the ACFT.

[@DPSAX95]

Very curious where the "proper technique" mind set, not being lazy etc meets Goggins "run till dead and keep running" mind set. Any thoughts on this?

[@23lexicon]

I love this! As a mom who wants to start running (only doing intervals right now), It's motivating for me to see someone I follow and look up to putting in the work but also being challenged. Thank you.

[@sarahgalloway8883]

Would love to see a video of Grids improvements and metrics for training for the ACFTs since he doing it with you. Loving the content at the moment! The SBTD app has definitely put me out of my comfort zone with the conditioning sections and loving it.

[@Megsquats]

Glad you're loving the conditioning feature! We'll definitely take note of Grid's improvements in an upcoming video as well!

[@elenoraw.h.7857]

Love bringing in a subject matter expert, since you don't know it all! Really humbling of you, love your content

[@cesilia3883]

This is much appreciated! I don’t know what the proper running form, breathing style, or appropriate pace to run. All this info is great

[@barbaramorales4184]

I used to run long distance a couple years ago.. this is definitely bringing the spark back🥹

[@nicolegilbert8450]

Okay Meg! I am needing your recommendation for running shorts. Particularly for those with thicker (strong strong) thighs. Each pair I find I have the issue of them riding up and I’ve been told that’s just something I’ll have to deal with but wanted to see if you had any thoughts?

[@jkxss]

I think the question for newer runners will be how to maintain that cadence/form/mid-foot strike once you get tired. Maybe it is just getting into better shape. However, by that time, you may have already picked up bad habits.

[@Megsquats]

It's definitely a lot of practice until those are maintained without even thinking about it. And of course altering bad habits as you realize them.

[@floydefisher]

Start with a pair of Brooks Mach 19 spikeless running shoes. Run in those enough, and you'll have the muscle memory/sensation down to run correctly no matter how tired you are.

[@Zayaxa]

@@floydefisher can you elaborate on this please?

[@floydefisher]

@@Zayaxa Mach 19's are built to teach you forward lean. The forward lean alters your center of gravity, causing you to alter your stride so you run with the coveted Mid Foot Strike. In short, forward lean is the lynchpin to good running form.

[@Zayaxa]

@@floydefisher thank you Floyd

[@brookestrickland1334]

I think I saw someone else make this comment on another video as well, my old running coach would tell us that for track workouts we needed to learn how to push ourselves but pace our work so that our last 200, 400, 800, whatever the work period was for the entire workout was our hardest/fastest. So, start a little slower not an all out sprint for your first work period so that you still have just enough in the tank for that last work period to really give it all you got. This really helped me pace on long runs and helped me to finish races strong and often faster than I started the race.

[@erinanstey5947]

Woe. This is incredibly helpful. Thanks Meg

[@pixiesmith9912]

Absolutely loving this series! I've been inspired to improve my cardio fitness so I'm working on improving my rowing skills on the concept 2 rower.

[@victorm.perezmora2624]

What a charm and wise gentleman

[@boienglishbulldog3092]

Great video , thank you 👍🏽 bring this guy back again

[@Megsquats]

We love Ed!

[@ChoppersModelworks]

For those with injuries like a torn Achilles tendon i wanted to share something. When i tore my Achilles tendon i found i could no longer run conventionally with a similar stride as your using as the pushing off at the end of my step was just unmentionably painful. Being that they would not let me sit out any running throughout all my school i needed to figure some way to run. What i did was found that if i moved my center of stride to more Infront of my posture and made more of a pulling power with my legs i could run without pain. To clarify this i actually had to learn to stretch my foot out such that when running it felt like i was almost not touching the track as there was little weight at the initial foot placement. This also yes does mean you have to have more flexibility to run with your foot pointed "down". Now for the odd results. before on a good day i would run the mile in over 10 minutes as i never was in what would be considered great shape. But after changing this i was running the mile in the high 8 minute mark and not even working as hard! To this day i still can fall back to running this way even though i am not a runner normally. One night i had to run maybe 8 blocks to get the tickets we left in the car and my girlfriend's daughter and boyfriend that were both avid runners currently serving in the army commented that they could barely keep up with my fast pace/speed of running. Just something that might be beneficial to someone or even fun to tray.

[@greatnamewelldone383]

Loving this series!!! Thank you for all your hard work 😃

[@Megsquats]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@TheBroknPezDispenser]

Haven’t watched this channel in a while, last I checked, Meg Squats; Now?? Meg Runs😯

[@reverethepatriot1776]

I would love to see how you recommend starting from no running and building up distance. I have been weight training go for a couple years now, but I want to mix in some more intense cardio

[@alena7085]

Love that you are making running content because i started running 8 months ago. I run 6x a week for 30min. I run on the treadmill. When I started i started at level 6 and had a heart rate if 170-180 after about 15 min. Now i can run 4km in 30min (that's level 8) and my heart rate doesn't goes above 135bpm. So i have to run faster now obviously to train at a higher heart rate i normally run now at level 9.5 and go up the last 10min to level 10 then 11 and sprint at level 12 the last 3 min. Level 6 is now just a brisk walking tempo for me now :D I'd love to be able to run outside but the gym is 5min by foot from my doorstep and the tracks are far away 🤷🏻‍♀️ Edit: i ran 2miles in 20:16min and my heart rate didn't go over 150bpm. So i could definitely gone a bit faster

[@Megsquats]

Convenience is definitely a VERY important factor! I wish I could regularly run on a treadmill, tried it the other day and gave up.

[@alena7085]

@@Megsquats yes i study for university and go to a chain gym. And the one nearest the library i study is dirty but as long as my exams go I'll continue going there instead of the one nearest to my home because I'm there in 5 min and if i go home first after a long day there is no chance I'll go back out :D

[@BrandyFalcon]

I’m enjoying your running videos Meg! Running is hard for me. I’m short and stocky and built more for sprinting than endurance. But I love how running just a couple of times a week grounds my energy and releases tension. I’m mainly doing that and yoga these days. I’ve been getting too tense with strength training. So this is a relief that you’re covering running now, not just lifting, since I’m not doing that anymore!

[@akshaymurugesh]

Really it's great to see your transition

[@lilianfonjock8463]

I was running to a tune in my head consistently and I told my sister it helped me. Wow I just realized it's called Cadence

[@PolkaDotSunglasses]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this! So excited for you to try a more minimal shoe!!! It’s life changing :)

[@Megsquats]

Can't wait to compare my times with different shoes!

[@naturallyhooked]

Great video!! Loves this. Definitely going to incorporate these tips

[@EricBohm]

Look at how his body has adapted for running. Just enough to move him at high speed efficiently. I bet Meg could bench press him. 😃

[@rinkuhero]

it's not just adaption, he has a 4:28 mile, most people don't have the genetics to ever do that even with adaption of the body over time.

[@Claritytx]

What an awesome guy and so much wealth of knowledge!

[@paladis]

Great video, was looking for something like this, thank you.

[@hillrunner2]

Impressive running 😊

[@worrellrobinson4332]

Awesome training session Meg, keep up the good work.

[@Megsquats]

Thanks so much!

[@sizzler1474]

I have 3 of those things 🤣 although they are but older now I still have to be mindful of their needs and spending my time with them aswell as working 3 jobs and my own training. Hardwork but we wouldn't change it x

[@Megsquats]

🤣 Those little suckers just require so much! 😉

[@mrmcbeth]

It's weird how I have a powerlifting background, now I'm training for a half marathon, now this. The algorithm knows everything.

[@Megsquats]

Sometimes the algorithm just works! Good luck in your training!

[@carolina.2624]

I love these running videos

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

I really enjoyed this, was super helpful because I'm going for my first run in over a decade tomorrow so that I can join the police. Cheers!

[@no1pinkjellybean]

Love the video. Inspired 🥰

[@Jvigil331]

This is a super awesome video!!!

[@Pixiwoot78]

Love this so much

[@osiriswills6749]

Guy runs 6 miles in 30 minutes. It takes me over an hour to run 6 miles and that's at maximum effort lol

[@NoFate97]

Can’t wait for the MegSquats/Nick Bare 100 miler collab series

[@Vventure23]

Hey, any advice for finding a running coach?? Everyone I can find only teaches kids under 18 aaaaaand that ain't me xD

[@michaeljjon]

3:28 ok dude I get it

[@skylarrain]

Loved this episode Meg! I recently went to a running workshop at our gym and they taught these same points. The cadence is definitely hard for me to get used to, so need to download a metronome app. It's awesome that you brought Ed in for this one!

[@miserycord0666]

Hi everyone

[@Megsquats]

👋🏻

[@AmericanThighs97]

I once asked my high school track coach for tips on running form and he told me "if you lost some weight, you could probably run faster." I was 16 and no more than 135 lbs.

[@Megsquats]

🤦‍♀️ Wow.

[@abz7074]

Why will a more minimal shoe cut the time? Does anyone know?

[@Alwaysttango]

Don't want to heel strike? Get barefoot shoes. Nobody heel strikes in their natural gait without cushioned and heel elevated shoes. It's all about zero drop. Get altra's shoes for running.

[@Megsquats]

Definitely will be giving a minimal shoe a try soon and comparing!

[@estebanedgardojuareztrujil8415]

Go Mega

[@susanna85]

🖤

[@ambercollinsfitness]

Did he recommended any specific minimal running shoes?? Road, trail, all terrain??

[@floydefisher]

I'd start with Brooks Mach 19 spikeless to help get your running form down. Once you get that sorted out, then go with a minimalist shoe you feel comfortable with. Right now, I'm running in Saucony Kinvara 12's, but it's a personal choice.

[@ambercollinsfitness]

@@floydefisher Okay, cool. Any specific reason for starting with brooks Mach 19?? I’ve never heard of them. Currently running with Hoka speedgoats and Saucony endorphin speed

[@floydefisher]

@@ambercollinsfitness The Mach 19's will teach forward lean, which is the lynchpin of good form running (also known as Chi Running, it's the same thing). Forward lean changes your center of gravity, which will alter your stride so you run with a mid foot strike.

[@ambercollinsfitness]

@@floydefisher Ahhh, alrighty. I do run with a mid foot strike, but the minimal shoes are interesting so I wanna try them out. Plus this guy saying it’s best to run with them 👀👀

[@Megsquats]

We'll be trying out a minimal shoe in an upcoming video. Right now I've been training with a Hoka Mach 5 which was recommended by Ed's son, but we're going to compare my times with a minimal shoe and see!

[@moreblondethanhuman5053]

Ed Hive

[@lavondalehman9978]

What cadence app did Coach use?

[@floydefisher]

Just buy a metronome at any guitar store. No app necessary.

[@Megsquats]

It was just a regular metronome app. Nothin fancy. Not sure the exact app name.

[@naz7840]

"I have this thing. It's called a baby."

[@hotwheels1838]

All running/sprinting and no heavy squats = very skinny guy