Step 1: Posture

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Step 1: Posture
Better form begins with a body in proper alignment.

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Step 2: Midfoot
Moving away from heel-striking to minimize impact & reduce the risk of injury.

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Step 3: Cadence
How shooting for faster, shorter strides encourages better running form.

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Step 4: Lean
Using the weight of your body to propel yourself forward.

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Proper posture is the critical first step toward improved running form – one that sets the stage for more-efficient movement. By keeping your upper body aligned, steady and relaxed, energy is conserved and refocused to where you need it in the lower half.

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  • 1
    Stand with knees slightly bent.

    Stand with knees slightly bent.

  • 2
    Reach your arms toward the sky, elongating your body.

    Reach your arms toward the sky, elongating your body.

  • 3
    Bring your arms down while keeping everything else in place.

    Bring your arms down while keeping everything else in place.

  • 4
    As you run, keep your head up and gaze forward.

    As you run, keep your head up and gaze forward. Your arms should swing easily from the shoulders with elbows at about 90 degrees.

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