Run Form and Technique

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Run Form and Technique

How to Prevent Chafing While Running (Avoid Runner's Rash)

Runner's rash got you down? More lube isn't always the answer. Learn how to prevent chafing while running with our tips and running drills.

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19 Trail Running Tips for Beginners, Pros, & (Really) Anyone

Trail running is different compared to road running. Use these simple trail running tips for beginners to learn how to start trail running.

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How to Run Faster: Boost Your Speed and Reach New Personal Bests

Learn everything you need to know to run faster, boost your speed, and crush new personal bests.

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Proper Running Foot Strike: 3 Steps to Better Forefoot Running

Learn about the styles of running, proper running foot strike, and 3 steps to improve your forefoot running technique and stop heel striking.

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Drills to Run Faster: Simple Speed Training Drills & Exercises

Incorporate speed drills into your training plan. These speed technique drills to run faster and workouts for runners will increase your pace & endurance.

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Treadmill Running: How to Properly Run on the Treadmill

Get up to speed on the treadmill running tips that'll increase your speed, endurance, and strength—all while keeping yourself injury-free.

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Best Way to Run: Learn How to Run the Right Way

The best way to run is about more than just your foot strike. Learn running posture and our favorite drills to improve your running form.

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How to Keep Your Core Engaged While Running

Learn how to keep your core engaged while running to find better form, avoid injuries, and maximize your performance on two legs.

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How to Run Faster: 15+ Ways to Increase Your Speed

Learn how to get faster at running using a blend of exercises, workouts, training regimens, and techniques.

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How to Run Properly: Running Form Tips & Techniques

Learn how to run properly with these running form tips, drills, and techniques to run faster, perform better, and avoid injury.

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8 Tips for How to Run in Cold Weather

8 tips for running in the cold. Learn how to run outside in the winter, whether it's 10 degrees, 30 degrees, or 50 degrees outside.

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How to Breathe While Running | 3 Breathing Exercises to Try

Learn how to breathe while running with these running breathing exercises, techniques, and practical tips to make seamless running a reality.

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Correct Hip Posture: How to Achieve Proper Hips Running Form

Learn how your pelvic position can create correct hip running posture and you'll avoid one of the most common running mistakes.

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Downhill Running Technique: How to Run Down Hills With Ease

Running downhill can be tricky and difficult to tackle. Learn how to run downhill with our advanced tips and techniques.

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How to Run Properly with Belly Breathing

Learn the art and science behind belly breathing, along with techniques for how to belly breathe while running (vs chest breathing).

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Best Running Workouts for Endurance, Speed & Conditioning

Believe it or not – long runs are not the only running workout that will improve your endurance and conditioning. Similarly, short & fast runs aren’t the only running workouts that will improve your speed. In fact, varying your running workouts is the best way to improve your running. Take it

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How to Improve Running Cadence (Tips, Drills & Benefits)

Looking to improve your running cadence? Whether you're a distance runner or you just go for a mile or two, and whether you’re a competitive athlete or just a recreational runner, your cadence matters. Running is not just a matter of putting one foot in front of the other.

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11+ Tips to Improve Your Running Form in 2023

Improving your running form doesn’t happen naturally. Running more doesn’t mean you’re running better. You have to take intentional action to improve your running form and boost your economy. As children, running comes naturally to us. But that doesn’t mean the way we run is the

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Proper Shoulder Warmup: How to Warm Up Shoulders For Runners

Learning how to warm-up your shoulders isn’t rocket science, but remembering to do it before your run can feel like it. As runners, we often focus on our legs and forget about our upper body. After all, our legs are getting all of the impact, right? While this is

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How to Breathe While Running With Asthma (4 Tips)

Trying to figure out how to breathe while running with asthma? Good news – you can do it! And you can do it well. In fact, in the 2012 London Olympics, nearly 700 athletes competing had confirmed asthma. Having said that, asthma, like any medical condition, requires diligence. Whether you have

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Uphill Running: 3 Hill Running Tips for Your Next Incline Run

Uphill running can be an absolute joy—if you train right. While some runners love running hills more than others, none of us are strangers to them! Hills are incredibly useful tools in tackling running challenges, developing muscle strength, and learning how to run properly. If you’re like most

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Top 7 Running Drills for Faster Running (Form & Technique)

What runner doesn’t love a new PR? Speed drills can help you snag one, but sometimes taking a closer look at your running form can help, too. Adding a few running form drills into your routine can make fantastic long-term improvements. Use these 7 head to toe running drills

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What Is A Thruster Exercise (And How To Do Them Right)

Thruster exercises might sound like a niche workout for lifting enthusiasts, but it has general benefits that can benefit any athlete (but especially runners). You’re not here because you care about thrusters in particular, or about squatting, or about anything for that matter that doesn’t involve you running

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Why Proper Running Technique Matters

Proper running technique is all about correct running form. It involves how you carry your body, how your foot strikes the ground, how your arms swing, and more. Having good running form impacts how fast you can run, and how long you can run without getting tired–so it’s

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Running Technique - Navigating the Trails

Running technique on the road versus the trail can look a bit different. On the road, you’ll likely be able to maintain a smooth pace. You might not need to toggle between a run and a walk. Chances are there won’t be any big descents to fly down,