Running Technique Advice
See all of the latest from the Balanced Runner articles with the Category: Running Technique Advice.
Running Technique learnings from Galen Rupp
I have been lucky enough to work with Galen Rupp a few times over the past year as he looked to get back to his best for the marathon, find out some of the key learnings.
Jakob & Henrik Ingebrigtsen Form Comparison
This is just a very short breakdown of the form of the Ingebrigtsen brothers while they jog together.
Running Technique Coaching vs Strength & Conditioning
If you have followed Paul for a while, you will know that he likes to have a bit of fun at the expense of the idea of a strength program improving your running technique. In this discussion with Exercise Scientist Nick Jankovskis we take the chance to explore where strength training does improve running and where it does not.
Common Misconceptions – Do Running Drills and Activation Improve Your Technique?
There are many common misconceptions around running and running technique. We are here to break down some common ones. Do drills, strength work and activation help your running technique?
An example of Stride & Cadence with Paul Chelimo and Luis Orta
I saw this video recently and thought it was a great opportunity to highlight the difference movement can make to running at top speed.
If you’ve been following for a while you’ll know I don’t use cadence as a cue, but it is a good indicator. In this case Paul Chelimo is 204 and Luis Orta is 240.
Timing of your movement when running
The timing of your movement is critical when running. This article outlines how to think about this and the affect it can have on injury. Running in time on your left and right side is a vital aspect of becoming a balanced runner.
How do you hold your shoulders when running?
How do you hold your shoulders when you are running? In this summary, we outline the common issues with tension in shoulders that many runners exhibit and how to switch off or open up your shoulders and the impact it can have.
How Do You Identify Your Running Technique?
A lot of people don’t take the time to be fully aware of what their body is doing while they are running. This article explains how to work through each part of your body and feel what is doing while you are running, and how to feel your own movement pattern.
Why you should listen to your foot strike while running
Find out why all runners should listen to their feet and their ground contact when running on a wet or loose surface.
