How to Improve Your Running Form - ESR 40

Maybe you've heard that you need to "fix" your running form - but what does that even mean? There are so many schools of thought when it comes to running that it can be hard to know what's true. While your running form might look different from everyone else's, there are some universal things that hold true for almost everybody. That's what this episode is about. If you've been trying to improve your running form so you can go faster and avoid injury - or figure out if changing your form is even a good idea - then you're going to love this episode. If you know someone else who has been battling form issues, please send this their way. Thank you for listening! Notes: You can absolutely run incorrectly Leaning from the ankle Being quiet Overstriding Is heel striking bad? (No.) Cadence Ankle flexion Hip extension Using the glute max Signs something is wrong Muscle imbalances Avoiding up and down motion Videotape yourself! Arm patterning Links: Let's Eat Giveaway: http://willfrantz.com/nutrition-giveaway/ Learn.2.Run (Matt Minard Couch Stretch Modifying the Couch Stretch Combat Stretch (great instruction) Elevated Combat Stretch (my preferred positioning) ----- Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz