How To Run Like A Pro | Running Tips For Triathletes

All triathletes want to look smooth and effortless on the run. Former professional triathlete Mark Threlfall shows you how to run like a pro and shares his key tips to improve your run leg at the end of a triathlon.

When you see a pro triathlete on the run it can be hard to believe they have swum and cycled already. In this video watch former professional triathlete Mark Threlfall as he shows you how to run like a pro and transform your technique so that you look smooth and effortless.

- Contact time refers to the amount of time your foot is in contact with the ground. Faster runners generally have a shorter contact time as they are able to transfer power quickly and efficiently. Adding short intervals to your training along with plyometrics can improve this.
- Another way to improve your running is to run tall. Aligning head, shoulders, hips and legs keeps you tall and balanced and this helps you to utilise big muscle groups and become a more efficient runner.
- Mark's next tip is to focus on foot placement. Rather than focussing on how your foot lands, try focussing on where your foot lands. Make sure not to over stride and aim for your feet to land beneath your hips.
- Running with tense shoulders can restrict your breathing and prevent you from running effortlessly. Relax your fingers and drop your shoulders as you run.

Follow these tips and learn to run like a pro!

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[sherwincatli]

Holy crap. The way he smoothly presented that video while running is so awesome.

[nonoririko]

Could you do a video of a person starting from nothing and getting into a running regime, avoiding stress fractures, coming back from injury etc?

[sam-]

This video was a HUGE help! Shortened my stride slightly and immediately saw an improvement.

[seannov]

I'm a very long term subscriber of GCN who just yesterday decided to train for a sprint triathalon. Amazing that this channel just popped up when I needed it. Great group of networks. Looking forward to some more awesome content.

[DrChatterjeeRangan]

Really, really good informative video - thank you!

[thomasshea]

Yes! As a triathlete without a coach I am swimming in tips from all over the place. I've tailored my run style much like that seen in the video. I am excited to get confirmation and denial of the various suggestions out there from this site. Thank you again for putting this together.

[alexb]

You mention tight hips - a video on exercises which help loosen them would be helpful.

[topiasleskinen]

Does anybody else agree that GTN, GCN and GMBN should do a episode together, like monthly GCN show + GTN show + Dirt Shed Show. Talking about different benefits of trying another discipline or what content on the channel may appeal to other channels' subscribers.

[andrewhahn]

Great video! It would be AWESOME to see a video dissecting the different running techniques of pro triathletes like ferdeno, keinle, ryff, etc. It would also be awesome to have a side by side slow motion video comparing running technique of a pro as compared to a beginner. It's so much easier to see the mistakes when they're compared like that! Looking forward to more videos from you guys!

[toddholmes]

You mention core exercise to help improve posture & alignment for running. I hope to see some core training tips in the future.

[liambarber]

GTN came out at the right time. Im starting to run as cross training for cycling. Also thinking of starting a triathlon.

[phillwhitlam]

Some great tips, most of which I didn't know about.

[telanos]

This man is a lean, mean triathlon machine! Presenting the info as if he is taking a casual stroll in the park, while actually running at a decent pace.

[air]

Im a marathoner... thanks for the tips bro.. very helpful tutorial

[TK-ncou]

I really like this guy's form, it seems moderate, light amd achievable :)

[ganeshgajavelli]

Fantastic video! Really well made and well scripted 👍🏽

[rob_langer]

Great tips gonna play around with running form at race this weekend. Thanks

[RojoBoxeador]

Thanks for the upload! Really sound, smart advice

[onyx]

Seriously great channel. An perfectly timed launch. I've just lost 23kg and have just signed up for my first triathlon, sprint distance. Looking forward to videos to come.