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Technique

There are no hard and fast rules about how to run, as everyone will have their own natural style (some more unique than others!). However, here are a few pointers which can help you to improve your performance.

Head

Look straight ahead. Focus on a point ten to 15 yards in front and try to run in a straight line.

Body

Keep your body upright with your back straight. Try not to ‘lean’ even when running uphill.

Arms

Let your arms swing naturally and in rhythm with your legs, and loosely cup your hands.

Feet

Naturally the ball of the foot lands first followed by the heel a second later, and then the toes push off a fraction after that.

Without realising it most runners breathe in a 2/2 rhythmic ratio; they take two steps as they inhale and two more steps as they exhale. This can change if the pace is faster or slower. Most runners tend to breathe through their nose and out through their mouth, but there are no set rules. If you find you have a different breathing pattern then don’t alter it, as it probably won’t improve your running. Breathing is very natural and you should do what comes naturally to you!

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