Whether you’re an avid runner or just a beginner, having proper form when running is crucial to prevent injury.
Local running experts, Fleet Feet, gives us four simple steps to good running form.
Posture – Make sure you are standing tall. Point your toes forward and reach for the sky to reset your posture. As you run, keep your head up and your gaze forward.
Midfoot- March in place prior to your run to reinforce the proper midfoot strike. Be aware of landing on your forefoot can cause strain on the calves and achilles.
Cadence– Your goal is to aim for 180 cadence per minute. To help find your cadence, count the number of right foot strikes for 30 seconds and then multiply by 6.
Lean– You should be leaning from your ankles and not your waist. Flexing at the ankles reduces unnecessary muscle strain.
You can see at the bottom of the info graphic how common running form leads to inefficient effort, braking forces and many common injuries. By using good running form with a tall body form alignment, you are less likely to incur an injury.
Fleet Feet is offering a clinic by their certified coaches on Good Running Form on September 13 and again on September 29.
Each class is limited to ten participants, make your plans to attend this clinic by registering online. If you have additional questions, email [email protected].
As you prepare for your fall races, be sure to stop by Fleet Feet in Brentwood for all of your running shoes, athletic wear and while you are shopping they offer free shoe fittings. Ladies, has your sports bra had a birthday lately, meaning have you had your sports bra for a year? It’s time to get a new one, Fleet Feet offers free sports bra fittings as well.
Fleet Feet Brentwood is located on Franklin Road next to Nordstrom Rack. Follow them on Facebook for the latest offerings.
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