Common Running Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

All runners make mistakes at some point during their training, and most certainly at some point during racing too. In some cases, we repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Mark is here to help you reflect on, and learn from those mistakes - so we don’t repeat them again!

All runners make mistakes at some point during their training, and most certainly at some point during racing too. In some cases, we repeat the same mistakes over and over again.

But, let’s take this opportunity today, to reflect on, and learn from those mistakes - so we don’t repeat them again.

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[seanc.]

OK, I followed your video exactly and my running is perfect but now I've got a British accent

[thomasshaw]

I've been doing the same route for months. Each run I think about throwing myself in front of traffic, just to get some more variety.

[Madellaaine]

“Do the first one, two or three kilometres at a nice easy pace to warm up” bruh that’s longer than my entire run 💀

[ProFre]

"use the first 1, 2 or 3 km of your run for warm-up " me who only runs 4km D:

Edit: So after 7 months ( with a few injuries in the middle ) I managed to run my first 10k!
For those who are curious it was a pace of 5:13/km with downhills and uphills

[ColinK]

Your trainers don't last forever. Your trainers only last about 450 miles...

Me: So... Forever? xD

[jacksy]

One mistake I made was signing up for another Marathon.

[FRISHR]

Here's a recap to properly run:
1. Have suitable running shoes.
2. Have consistent running speed over time.
3. Explore new refreshing areas when running.
4. Always land on each middle foot for balance.
5. Stick to your own running pace foremost.
6. Drink water to rehydrate yourself overtime.
7. Relax you upper body and arms when running.
8. Lift your knee more to have an efficient run.
9. Always stretch and warm up before running.
10. Rest for several minutes after you finish running.

[unboundfull]

"Run your own Race!'" also applicable in life.

[notdani]

when he first said trainers, i thought he was talking about people 😳

[HenrikMyrhaug]

In the last year of IB (12th school year) there was a 5km race at my school for everyone year 8-12 and teachers. I was never a runner and I expected to lose to most my classmates, but to my surprise at the start of the race 99% of the school ran ahead of me, including all the teachers.

I knew they were all making a mistake, as I was going at the highest pace I expected myself to be able to hold, and almost everyone was going much faster. That gave me some confidence, and by the first kilometer I had already passed 90% of the school. By the halfway point I had caught up to the fastest guy, and for the rest of the race the two of us ran next to each other. I lost the sprint at the end, but had been able to keep a good pace and finished second in my school, wich is something I never expected.

[georgehumphry]

One would be sleeping at 2:30 drunk, waking up at 9 and thinking you can then run and beat your time. Made that mistake before

[subchristina]

Thank you. These tips help because I started running on a 30 day challenge. So far I am on day 25 and have ran over 60 miles so far.

[veuri]

A tip I've found recently to prevent over striding is run with hands closer to your heart (look at video of African distance runners) instead of down by your sides (like sprinters). Helps increase cadence and forward lean and prevents over striding. Something to look into...

[dan]

As someone who's coming from cycling and just bought running shoes to run for the first time, it's super hard to go easy. Lungs so go faster. Body says no.

[danbruno]

It's a greater feeling doing a really good run early in the morning and feeling really energetic yet calm before work

[luger]

My warm up is is a 2 mile run then i go home

[skruflex]

One thing you can add to this is breathing. It's important to controll you breathing when you are going for long runs. This is something you will teach your self. Just think about it before you start and during your runing. Most people stress breath a lot when they run. You will be able run much long when you get a good breathing rhythm.

Sorry for any typos :)

[ujoseph]

My trainers are still like new and it's done over 50k miles.


In my car 😂

[functionalmovementcoaching]

Great tips! As a running technique coach, I would like to add bouncing too high is a common mistake and caused by running upright. Also tightening your muscles specifically your core muscles when you run is another big mistake because it affects your breathing and flow needed for running.

[naturallyoutdoors]

basically my wife and I are doing EVERYTHING wrong haha thanks for the video very helpful