Running Form and Posture

Running form and posture are the beginning, the middle and the end to every successful runner and run distance. It doesn’t matter if you are new to fitness run training or a seasoned runner with many races distances under your belt, good form and posture techniques will be the center of your run and fitness goals.

First, do your own review of the direction of your toes. We understand it is a natural tendency for your foot to angle out or in but rarely directly in front as your foot strikes the surface. They should be directly in front of your arch and your heel.. Proper foot strike can happen fore, heel or neutral just remember shoes are designed to maximize impact on the heel.

Many distance runners will opt for the heel to neutral strike roll to limit leg fatigue over the length the distance. If you have a fore foot strike try to adjust your strike to include a secondary impact to your heel. Consider a slight forward lean, not from your shoulders and head but from your core. Allow the weight of your torso to gently add momentum to your pace.

That’s right core strength, your lower torso and hip area transition leg turnover, balance, diaphram control to your upper body. Your upper body control should include relaxed shoulders and proper arm swing counter to your leg stride. Our suggestion to you is to practice these techniques gradually and at half speed.

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