5-Minute Running Form Fix (Stop Scuffing Your Feet!)

Do you scuff your feet when you run? Chances are you're lacking in these areas. Try these two quick exercises for your 5 minute run form fix!

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[alanderson]

I watched this last night, and had to come back and say this was an incredible change. More rebound, faster cadence, less effort. It will take a while for it to become the norm, but rocked a 10k this morning! This is the biggest change I have seen since I stopped heel striking. Thanks Coach Nate!!

[eileenbushell]

I just started running 6 months ago and I am 70!!! I feel my one foot scuffs occasionally so these exercises will help. I know I have a weak core. Thank you so much. I see I am your newest commenter. You are awesome! Thanks for your help.

[suzannehock]

Can’t believe how much this one video has improved my form and energy while running. Thanks.

[michaels]

I'm happy I found your channel. I'm a disabled vet, used to run a lot obviously. Let myself go a lot, I miss the after a good run feeling. I think I'm going to do it.

[talkingbirb]

1. keep right pelvic position ( not anterior, keep pelvis tight )
2. deadbug is a good excercise for core stability
3. pulling drill. Similar to butt kicks, but knee is pulled to the front

[rachaelmalfer]

This was great to see right before my gym workout. Thanks so very much.

[ashleyturner]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I have really been struggling with my hip flexor on my left side, and I started getting blisters once I upped my miles. My husband bought me Under Armour run the night shoes for Christmas and they kept telling me my cadence was low, but I didnt know how to fix it. Now I know how to work on this so I can keep running stronger.

[OhKabesh]

I love this channel. Thanks for all the great content!

[litsci]

Thank you! I've been a runner since 1980, never had this problem till a few years ago, when bam, I started tripping over the sidewalk, toe catching on anything. Just noticed it again after a layoff, building back up on the treadmill, and intentionally forefoot-striking a bit to give the achilles a break on re-entry. I knew the backs of the legs were deconditioned but I see what happens now when you let those go. Core is definitely part of it too. I think these will help - thanks again.

[philipsmyth]

Great video... I have scoliosis and struggle to land me feet where I need to resulting in frequent soleus injuries. I'm definitely working on both pelvis and dorsiflexion to try and resolve the issue.

[Crystal-cnzk]

Thank you for making these videos!!! It has been a great tool for me :)

[travelwithlazyfootk-uhd]

I'm just a bit out of a different fairy tale, but I love watching your video. In fact, I travel a lot, which is why your advice is valuable. Have a great day. Greetings from Ireland.

[veipuniilana]

I use to do that thinking i was saving some energy without lifting very high.😁

[lisarunsfast]

Pose method uses a lot of those “pull drills” I find really helpful.

[aaronkaplan]

Newbie runner (not new to running but learning about stride and gait ... and always have been athletic but not specific running (tennis. Soccer. Table tennis)....now getting into running and trying to slowly evolve into minimalist running... exploring trying to practice forefoot landing and notice i scuff and ton... I hope this can help me.... thanks for doing this!

[shreyasshankar]

Your video is great! Love it. I am also doing the same mistake. Now it's time to correct it.

[Strizzle]

I like the running drill. The vast majority of people don't have the hamstring mobility to come close to straightening both legs in his starting deadbug position.

[kristenmarie]

I don’t scuff or shuffle my feet, but I’m still going to start incorporating these drills every week, my form could always use improvement

[Reckoning]

What helped me a lot was integrating the “4” position that is desired in sprinting in my runs. I was a sprinter and always treated long distances running as something entirely else. Once I blended both sports and actually held myself as if I was sprinting, but only a lot slower, it stopped my scuffing right away and my pace went up by 1 minute with the same effort.

[markmoscosa]

Coach Nate, excellent video! Thanks for the deadbugs exercise. I think it helps reprogram to proper running.