Running Drills to Improve Form, Cadence and Become a FASTER Runner!

[@philipeick-vocalmusic]

Haha, just revisited this 4 years later (and 6 years after publishing) - still a good explanation! But makes it also funnily obvious how much more comfortable you are in front of the camera now and how much you’ve grown as a “public” speaker. Congrats!

[@daluciana]

I never watched such clear explanations about those drills. Amazing! thanks for sharing, wishing you all the success you deserve :)

[@Zimruns]

I almost said the same

[@totsaponatathan4355]

I like that this video provides a clear guideline for how many reps and distance to go in which I couldn’t find in most of the video I’ve seen. Thanks a lot.

[@BenParkes]

Have fun trying them out! Glad it helped you..

[@shanewilson199]

Just found these vids. Just getting back to running. Did a terrible 22km on Sunday. Found the vid about warm up, did that before a 4km run, the next day. Really opened me up, and found that I was powering home. Going to do these exercises. I’m 57 and don’t run like I used to, but I’m a lot wiser now… running lots of Kms won’t do the job anymore.

[@ccei638]

Thank you so much for sharing. It is so helpful for a beginner like me who knows very little about running. By the way, your to-the-point and no-nonsense video style is clean, clear and concise. Well done!

[@JimmiePresley]

This is great and very helpful. I'd also love to see a 5 to 10 minute follow-along pre-run warmup video from you that I can do indoors before my runs. Think about it. Thanks. You seem like a real nice person. 👍

[@BenParkes]

That will be on the channel this coming week!

[@thirdsakkarjonboon2695]

Thanks for sharing It’s so very useful. I will try your running drills.

[@IamShanwein]

Looking forward to try this later

[@jonflynn3936]

Superb content/advice as always. Although a little worried that people may think I’m losing my marbles when I’m doing them (especially the straight leg run) 😂

[@derek.morrison]

I LOVE WHEN THE INTRO AND OUTRO LEVELS ARE MUCH LOUDER THAN THE CONTENT!! MY EARS ARE BLEEDING YES!!!!!

[@palleppalsson]

WHAT?

[@fishmonger1069]

I'll be trying this for my next run warmup, thanks!

[@IRunThings]

Love this video because it explains the reasoning behind each drill. You have a new fan! And a new subscriber. And I found you on strava as well ... :) cheers from a Spaniard in the US ( Philadelphia) who is also a running KZbinr

[@faizwong5326]

Great sharing Ben! Nicely done! Was told knee not suppose to cross over toes during lunges...

[@brianalner8247]

I’ve just caught up with this great video, thanks Ben for such clear explanations. I had a real light bulb moment on the high knees drill when you suggested concentrating on driving the foot down rather than knee drive on the way up. I used that as a cue on my 11 mile run tonight and I could feel the glutes etc engaging, and pushing me forward more and my core seemed more engaged too, felt great!! I’ll be building these drills into my running a couple of times a week.

[@AWhelan]

Thanks Ben - really clear and helpful tips here. Subscribed for more!

[@DanRuns]

Great tips, I’ll be using these moving forward

[@garybrown9719]

Nice tips Got a tip to slow down Cadence a few runners have a high Cadence over 200 like my daughter who is a sprinter that runs cross.

[@701DWP]

Thank you, great video! Will incorporate them into my routine!!

[@dragosavo]

Straight from the Ministry of Silly Walks.

[@johannvangabriellelargo7502]

I see what you did there

[@Lineonthedials]

My thoughts exactly. Especially the straight legged run!

[@kaiserbacote8984]

Thank you so much man. Been looking for drills from real pros to help me increase my mileage, and run faster.

[@BenParkes]

Good luck!! :-)

[@AnthonyConstable]

A great set of actions I will be using before my easy runs going forward!

[@adsonlucena]

Good pronunciation of the word "carioca". Great video! Greetings from Brazil!

[@BenParkes]

¡gracias!

[@Zambita25]

Thank you would do them hope improve my stride I need a better form, glad found your video 🙌

[@MihaliWheeler]

Great drills will give them a go

[@hitenmakwana]

Great drills and demos 🦾🎉🔥

[@dpmercado5400]

Clear and to the point! Will do these!

[@toriwolf5978]

Great information just found your channel ❤thanks for the great demonstrations …..

[@petermcintyreA1]

nice clear explanation with an equally good demonstration. Familiar with most, but will definitely use these in my next training routine.......

[@michaeljohncorpuz7612]

Yes more videos about running please. I’m a subscriber now 🤚🏼

[@fernandolossa6188]

I'm going to try all these warm ups because I am training for the rocky half marathon November 9th and I'm trying my best to get faster because I am very slow plus I'm not going to lie to you I need to lose at least 40 pounds

[@wibecke1146]

Thanks, this was great tips and love the rain!

[@joseph012able]

Thanks

[@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038]

Loving the consistent videos!!could you do one on how you use your garmin to help you improve too?just bought a fenix 5/Adidas boost 6/body glide/hydration vest and a pair of oofos 😊all because of your recommendations

[@BenParkes]

Hey! Wow, I hope you got some good prices for that little haul! All great stuff. Will have a think and see if I can come up with 5 tips for your Garmin. Will get something up within the next couple of weeks for you! Thank you for the support!

[@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038]

Ben Parkes thanks ben!will also incorporate the bits in this video!what time did you run your first marathon at?i have no idea on my estimated time yet

[@Ali94749]

Going to try these drills thanks so much!

[@axelpeeters6219]

Almost poked my eye out with that number one. Good share mate.

[@somkitthompson9559]

I love all your informative videos. Thank you so much⭐️

[@elcompatop]

Thank you for sharing. Very helpful.

[@Agenamigo]

Great presentation and explanation. I will give them a try for a few weeks. Thank you kindly, Sir. 😀

[@dilanweerasekara9678]

Thanks ben👍

[@minhlong3516]

Thank Ben Parkes so much!

[@muratunel]

Thanks for sharing

[@amyodonnell6405]

You are awesome!!!!! Ty for sharing

[@bunnypacer8189]

Superb vlog 🙌 thanks Buddy. Del

[@nevermind5357]

thank you. very efficient teaching.

[@PUSB4]

Love it will be doing these weekly🏆🏆🏆

[@sandratessem9980]

thanks

[@jamiexavier6654]

Great tips there Ben will be sure to give them a whirl! Thanks!

[@BenParkes]

Thanks Jamie. Hope all is good with you!

[@jamiexavier6654]

Ben Parkes all good with me thanks and hope things are fine with you too!

[@edb8177]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@Rabadtima]

Thank's i will try do it at least one time in week

[@stefan.stanca]

Subscribed! Excellent content. Keep it up

[@BernardBadenhorst02]

Thanks for the video man! Really helps.

[@dhanush1995]

Something I've been looking for a while. Great demonstrations. Really helped. May your 2:36 get closer to 2:00💪💪 Wish you success✌️✌️🙏🙌

[@jamesbehrend8973]

You know he got 2:25, right?

[@joseeduardotschen9186]

Great video, just subscribed and wrote the drills. Will do them this week! Thanks!

[@BenParkes]

Have fun Jose.. let me know how you get on!

[@mohitsinghdev9258]

Super trick for running

[@garrettloy3755]

thanks a lot Ben for the tips

[@newkool100]

Thanks for the share. One of the things I was looking for.

[@citotaauum]

Totally love this😍.. may you give some advise how to control breath during up hill and control step during downhill not fast and not to slow and to avoid any injured.. and maintain speed without easy get tired

[@garveyaddams2542]

great stuff.., back to basics, nuts and bolts

[@vivekbhapkar2222]

Thanks for sharing very helpful 👍

[@philipeick-vocalmusic]

Really nice explanation! Much appreciated

[@greatTVfXQchiel]

The best so far. 😊

[@IRunThings]

I agree!

[@alexalexis7121]

Nice one xD. Can we get a video on the injuries ya faced growing up as runner. I just started my new 10k cycle, already feeling minor sores here and there.

[@BenParkes]

Alex Alexis any injuries you’re worried about specifically. Have a video lined up on runners knee and PF.. so will get that out by next week!

[@alexalexis7121]

@@BenParkes idk lol..i am just always sore after like 10 k around the knees and sometimes shins too. Is running fast really about getting over such pain tho, always makes wonder xD

[@jayantnagarkar1018]

Thanq ,nice information

[@nikitaw1982]

2.36 marathon!! I was surprised though in the single leg lunges he was shaking a bit. I thought to do that sort of time u would have to be super stable. I'm just starting running and I want to build a runners body with exercises and drills as pounding pavement before being strong feels like a good way to get an injury. Also I try to do too much too soon so maybe just start a beginner program and stick to it and don't rush as axillary stuff maybe not as critical as actual running. Though what's ur goal? If an agile body ur goal maybe running not the way to go. But but then I said I want to do fast 5k!! Going nutz.

[@1982jrizzle]

Just subscribed. Love these drills!

[@Jokuligowska]

Great tips! Thanks Ben 😀👍🏻

[@tommychuchu1]

Great content, Ben! Cheers

[@jasonwang6513]

Thanks your video

[@fredrickoballa829]

As a kenyan,to be a good runner,start by training in a small steep hill,you will find your perfect comfort zone and step,no pain no gain cheers!

[@anmaljai15]

Excellent.. sir Very explained in details Thanks

[@truthholder9263]

Jai Anmal Probably not, do you want to half a day that you do some weight training and leg strengthening exercises. Also depends on your age the older you are, you need to be careful not to overdo it and cause an injury

[@sophiekinson]

Very good explanation ! Just subscribed :)

[@T-bit]

Soon the police will never catch me. Thanx 😘

[@workoutfem6749]

😁🤣🤣🤣

[@Lucas-cy5xu]

Lol

[@jessicagallegos8326]

Unless they are watching this to lol 😆 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[@T-bit]

@@jessicagallegos8326 If they catch me i'll ask them if they follow Ben Parkes 😆🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👍

[@kenhenderson8183]

@@workoutfem6749 800m 800m and I ⁷⁷70-80m for I ⁷don't 7th 7⁷70-80m 70s and 7777⁷70s ⁷

[@Isaac24ts]

Thanks for adivce from Eritrea

[@tkkuki2353]

Thanks it's a very clear explanation ....from india

[@nelsoncheetube]

You are very good and clear

[@MrJunior9426]

Thank you mate also any suggestions on breathing exercises

[@luizalves5805]

Very nice content Ben! Keep the good job up bro!

[@kazj1728]

So many coaches have you do these drills but don’t tell you why you’re doing them, which is key. It’s important to understand something to get full benefit from it. Also butt kickers and quick feet.

[@Alessandro-fs4wr]

Very interesting drills, very well done video. Do you suggest also to do these as a warm up or it is better to avoid not to risk injuries?

[@BenParkes]

They'd make a good warm on for some of your easy runs. Maybe don't go straight into these, but after some gentle leg swings and a few minutes of very easy running. Then you'll be good to go!

[@lawrencemaweu]

Excellent. Wow

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Good vid, buddy. Enjoyed it. What programme do you use for your graphics? Looked very slick 👍🏻

[@ThisIsSolution]

Starts at 1:14

[@ohyeahyeahohyeahyeah2125]

King 👑

[@omarabdul494]

thanks is it ok to run every day for 5k?

[@AJ-ep9is]

Great video! Is that the Safestay hostel at Kensington behind you there?

[@Publiclighthouse]

I find that at lower cadences (150 - 165 steps / minute), I am a mid foot striker but at higher cadences, my gait changes to a heel striking. I’m looking to correct this and hopefully these exercises help.

[@ainsleywilliamson]

Thanks Ben. Your videos are always super helpful. I am struggling to get my cadence above 160 so will give these drills a go.

[@ruthbanks5581]

Great explainer video! I learned that 5th drill during junior athletics, we called it twinkle toes 🤣

[@syedmohdgulamasghar8809]

Nice one , keep on exploring .

[@vikrampawar21]

Thanks a lot. Could you please which are you wearing.

[@akshay.rajput2829]

Latest subscriber ...... GodSpeed bro !

[@BenParkes]

Welcome to the channel!

[@myself0883]

hi ben nice videos , recommend do it before tracks sessions?

[@1hour341]

1:15 Thank you

[@Miss33S]

thanks!

[@piotrrostow]

Can you tell me how to get rid of tibialis posterior neucence please

[@jasondawson321]

Cheers Ben, going to try these out. Unrelated question, what make is the jacket you have on in video? Thanks in advance👍

[@BenParkes]

Hey. It's a Salomon Bonatti Pro

[@jasondawson321]

@@BenParkes cheers pal 👍

[@sheetalmalviya9553]

Just I want to ask..is it necessary to do before a run..can we do this drills after a run..as sometimes it don't get possible to do before a run

[@saralowe_arts]

Hi Ben, how long should these warm up’s last for please? Thanks

[@Art.ASMR-You2]

That's cool guy appreciate this it's also good I think I'm not for sure yet because I only have a dog that I run with maybe I will be able to run with people too some day, thank you for the encouragement ..

[@reubengathogo6155]

When should these drills be done, should you do them just before a run or any day of the week iven if you are not running?

[@BenParkes]

I like to do them before some of my easy runs, as they are a good warm up as well!

[@rmkchan]

Thx. This is very help. Btw, can you share what is the windbreaker you were wearing? Is it water proof? Thx again

[@BenParkes]

This is a Salomon Bonatti Pro. It is waterproof.

[@rmkchan]

Ben Parkes many thx