Marilyn Arsenault – professional female runner from Canada shares with ELLE the 4 factors that make up perfect running form: posture, straightness, pelvic stability and hip strength.
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Instead of jogging to lose weight to be equal to your sister, try slowing down to listen to your steps hitting the road.
Mistake 1 – Slow foot rhythm
Running speed is the product of stride length multiplied by stride frequency.
The easiest way to count your stride frequency is to count your cadence for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. If you find yourself at 40 beats in 15 seconds, or 160 beats/minute, try to push yourself up to 180 beats/
Instead of jogging to lose weight to be equal to your sister, try slowing down to listen to your steps hitting the road.
Mistake 2 – Responding with your heels
Even if you wear the most advanced sports shoes made specifically for top runners, the heel strike position will still make you see a musculoskeletal doctor soon.
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There are many people who cannot distinguish the difference between the time to change posture and the appropriate moment when the foot contacts the ground.
As the illustration shows, the best way for you to use your own force and push your body forward is to use your nose or the sole of your foot when your foot hits the ground.
“There are many people who cannot distinguish the difference between the time to change posture and the appropriate moment when the foot contacts the ground.
To see if you’re making this mistake, you can try running barefoot or in simple shoes (not running shoes) for 10-15 minutes.
Mistake 3 – Upper body tension
One of the most difficult skills for both new and professional runners is how to run fast and comfortably.
Here are some tips to help you have a comfortable upper body while still keeping a steady rhythm with your hands.
– Keep your elbow angle perpendicular to 90 degrees and try not to change this position when swinging your arms back to avoid wasting energy.
– Relax your shoulders but not too low or too high, as well as keep a steady hand rhythm with your stride.
– You can try practicing running with your hands clasped above your head.
Alternatively, you can use 2 A4 sheets of paper, roll them up vertically and then hold 1 roll in each hand while running.
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One of the most difficult skills for both new and professional runners is how to run fast and comfortably.
Jogging also needs to be beautiful!
There’s nothing better than early in the morning, putting on your brand new shoes, putting on a nice sports outfit and stepping out onto the running field.
1. Head
Keep your eyes straight at the same time.
2 hands
Gently grip but not too tightly so that blood does not pool too much on the fingertips, helping to focus on pumping blood to other important parts of the body.
3. Knees
Unless you have to climb a hill, your knees should point forward and not go too high.
4.Back
Keep your back straight while relaxing your upper body muscles.
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There’s nothing better than early in the morning, putting on your brand new shoes, putting on a nice sports outfit and stepping out onto the running field.
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