Running Form And Speed Secrets – How To Run Faster With The Proper Running Mechanics
The proper running form is the most overlooked subject when it comes to learning to run faster and further. In fact, running mechanics are a major piece in the speed running puzzle. The proper form can be crucial to running economy and speed.The proper running form is the most overlooked subject when it comes to learning to run faster and further. In fact, running mechanics are a major piece in the speed running puzzle. The proper form can be crucial to running economy and speed.
So there are a few tweaks and changes you can begin applying to your form and you will start noticing instant results.
1- Posture
Keep your posture well aligned from head to toe. Don’t lean too far forward or too far backward, this places added pressure on your body and slows you down. Keep your back straight, and relax your back muscles, neck and arms; the relaxation will take off the stiffness from your back and other part of your body.
2- Lean slightly forward
When I was learning the chi method for running, I doubted the effectiveness of the slight lean, but I was proven wrong. When you lean slightly forward, you take advantage from gravity force. This assisted gravity running will propel you to run forward without using up your legs too much.
3- Use your whole body
To run faster, you have to get all your muscles involved, don’t just rely on your legs, use your muscles. Swing your arms from side with elbow bent at a 90-degree angle and keep contracting and sensing all of your muscles.
4- Head and eyes
Keep your head up and looking forward. Look straight ahead, not down at your feet. Your eyes should be centered on the ground 15 to 25 feet in front of you. Visualize a straight line ahead and keep trying to run on it.
5- Quicker and shorter steps
This is known as running cadence. It is one of the best ways to learn to run faster in a shorter time. Concentrate on running with shorter and quicker strides as run fast as you can.
6- Stride length
Increasing stride length can help you to run faster but at the same time, you should be cautious. Forcing a longer stride can cause you to overstride, thus you will create a braking action, forcing you to slow down. Choose a stride length that feels natural to you-just don’t overstride.
7- Keep your body relaxed at all times
This may not seem obvious but relaxation can make you run faster. When your body is under great stress and tension, it can not function optimally. Extra stress hinders your energy expenditure and decreases the efficiency of your working muscles. Keep relaxing your whole body when running and do your best to eradicate unwanted tension from your training.
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