Mastering Running Form: Expert Tips with The Balanced Runner

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. In today’s episode, we are joined by Paul Mckinnon, aka the Balanced Runner. Paul is an ex-professional field hockey player turned movement and running technique expert. He’s worked with top-level athletes across a wide range of sports and currently works with some of the most elite runners in the business, including Australia’s very own Brett Robinson who we know has been in scintillating form the past 12 months, breaking the Australian marathon record. If you’ve ever thought you need to change your running technique but thought it might be too late, or you’ll injure yourself, or you just don’t know how, this episode is for you. We go through some brilliant running cues and form tips to help you become a more efficient runner. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Paul’s session of the day03:40 - Optimal Running Form07:00 - Form Correction Process10:55 - Role of Arm Movement15:35 - Person’s Ability to Change Technique17:10 - Running Misconceptions20:20 - Factors Affecting Form and Efficiency23:00 - Upright Running Form25:00 - Turning Off Muscles26:30 - Common Running Mistake30:00 - Relaxing the Upper Body31:00 - Hip Forward Movement32:30 - Limitations in Flexibility35:30 - Heel Lift and Knee Propulsion37:55 - Ground Contact Time40:00 - Most Efficient Running Method43:30 - Optimal Cadence45:15 - Paul Chelimo (Example)48:50 - Keeping Form in Fatigue51:00 - Running Mechanic vs Walking Mechanic54:50 - Role of Correct Mechanic in Injury Prevention1:01:15 - Paul’s Thoughts on Running Shoes1:04:15 - Paul’s Tips for Improving Form This episode is brought to you Giant Australia. The Giant TT bikes are the most used bikes by our TriVelo athletes, Giant are a part of the TriVelo family and we couldn’t recommend them more. If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.