How to Run Properly & INSTANTLY Improve Your Running Form & Technique - 3 SIMPLE TIPS!

After years of working on my form, I've found these methods to be the best at improving my technique and efficiency!

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TRAINING PLANS TO GET YOU THAT PB YOU DESERVE!

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Filming Kit

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Forward Lean
2:19 Barefoot Running
4:30 Strides
6:00 Summary

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[ian]

I use my easy runs to work on form such as picking up my heels nearer to my bottom and using my arms straight rather than letting them cross and I always run pretty much at 180 steps per min except for fast intervals.

[trevballard]

Forward lean and head up, fix your gaze on the horizon and swing your elbows back with relaxed shoulders, but forward lean from the ankles is key . Thanks coach great video and great training plans 👍🏼

[mattthomaslynch]

Hey Ben, great vid??
I’ve got a trail 10k in January and was thinking of buying your 10k training plan. Is it more road specific or would it also apply to a trail race too??

[scottyb]

I tend to focus on form when tired on a run. Breathing, arm swing, and Strides.

[heyitscarloc]

I find doing negative split runs - even on easy runs - will train yourself to maintain stronger form as each miles ticks by.

[ifonly]

Heel striking isn't a problem and how we strike the ground is down to each individual biomechanics. Some of the best runners in the world heel strike ( Brigid Kosgei ). What's important is where the foot lands ( right underneath one's hips ) and not what part of the foot hits the ground first. Landing forefoot first way too far up front isn't good for

[adamtyson]

Some good tips Ben thanks, getting on ok did a PB sunday at Stafford half 1.19.53 hoping Sub 3 at Manchester marathon

[fabsterun]

1.(this is not a serious comment)
I should avoid the forward lean scared gravity will pull my fart ass to much and i will reach light speed (alright I'll try it)

2. 🐻 Foot running, seems dangerous... (Here's a tip stop using shoes in your homes) (not using shoes for years still heel striker)
3. Ever been running on the road and a truck 🚛 passed you? The backlash wind 🌬️ you get? That's what happens when this fat bastard (me) strides past you!!! (I love strides!! So does my loaner dog !! Awesome vid Ben hope you enjoyed my comment!!
Very informative from a starter p.o.v

[sebastienpoirier]

Bare foot running helped me correct my landing and increase cadance. Doing it on grass is one way, but what I did was use a treadmill during the winter months to do hundreds of miles barefoot (actually with old pairs of socks). Like Ben said, start gradually as the muscles invovleved need to get stronger first.

[olliew]

I read Chi Running and The Lost Art of Running and learn loads. From Chi Running I've added some loosening up drills into my warm-up which I do directly after the Ben Parke's follow along warm up. They help loosen the joints a bit although I'm not sure what impact they've had. From Lost Art of Running I learnt about centre line, tripod and the fascia/elastic system. I've found it hard to implement but definitely over the last year I feel my technique has improved. I used to struggle with cadence as well but now run steady at 170 ish with a shorter stride length. In short, two very good books!

[dol]

Great tips - barefoot running in particular… when I started doing it three years ago I was very sceptical but it has really helped. Gone from about ten reps of 20” walking and 2’ walking to the inverse now, once a week - you need to build it up very slowly to protect the calves 😉

And a shout out for Skinners socks - excellent for ‘barefoot’ running now it’s getting colder!

[nmmerri]

Hi Ben, many thanks for another great video with top tips! Could I just add a quick one depending on where you're barefoot running that you might not want to just look out for sharp objects but soft ones also! ;-)

[sambolton]

Hi Ben, well I've finally caught up. I started watching your youtube videos about 6 months ago. After watching the first (NDW100) I decided to start at the beginning and watch them all in order. Wow, what a few years you've had. I've loved them all, especially the trail ultra ones. I always like Sarah's random cameo's, especially when you can tell she's totally not bothered. It's quite pertinent that strides came up in this one. How could I not know the benefits of strides after how many times you mention it. Huge qudos for your honest output on mental health. I'm recoving from catching covid, even though I've been double jabbed, but can't wait to get back out there and carry on doing the sessions. Wishing you the very best for London Ben and really excited to now follow along in real time. Thanks again for all the great content and looking forward to see where you're running takes you next. Give KiKi a cuddle from me. Sam

[adi]

I’ve been running for 10yrs now and completed the Centurion 100 SDW this June. Wanted to get back to road running as had a marathon in September so my form was still up on the trails. Found the tip on Cadence using the metronome on the Fenix6 has massively helped my mid foot strike. I learnt the rhythm and counted 1 to 6 repeatedly for the duration of the marathon and got a PB out of it. Still a way to go before I hit the magic 180 as currently at 170 but will get there.
Great vids Ben !

[SHADOWMANVRJ]

For barefoot running, what about running with a low drop (for eg. 2mm drop) shoe? I have a high arch in my foot and have custom insoles to help with this. Cheers!

[josheyres]

I try to do strides at least once a week! Thank you for uploading as always Ben, always enjoy your viseos

[graham]

Thanks for this video Ben. I'll be trying these 3 tips out as I work to improve my form 🏃👍

[joetherunningnurse]

Don't think I'd want to run barefoot in Barnsley! Great tips though! Manchester Half coming up so will definitely put a couple of these into practice!

[danthemanufan]

Really interesting video this, Ben. Never ran barefoot before and always tried to keep up as straight as I can and never thought about a slight lean so something to think about! Thank you

[SpindlyScoundrel]

I try to finish some shorter runs at our local park where I can barefoot run around the cricket pitch. Lovely short, soft grass feels great on the feet and quite meditative too!