3 Running Form Hacks No One Will Tell You About - How To Make Running Effortless

Today Lindsey, Devlin and Shona talk you through running form and the things you should be focussing on to make running feel effortless.

When you're ready, we'd love to help you become a better runner:

In this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 The Biomechanics of Running Form
01:39 The 'Pen'
02:44 The Footstrike
03:44 The Push Off
04:01 Is Knee Drive Important?
05:50 Running Strong
08:41 Gait Analysis
09:36 Stride Length
11:08 Running Cadence

[sbsb]

Poor video. Confusing. A couple of bad coaches. I am not a hater, just being honest.

[potblack]

Excellent advice..I’ve adopted a lot of the tips on here and definitely have improved endurance and comfort…I also ask myself ‘if someone was looking at me would they think I was tired?..’…if I can honestly say the answer is yes then I change something..usually my stride length or running form

[mikelldaley]

IF IT WAS EFFORTLESS EVERYONE WOULD BE RUNNING...

[dawnbigelbach]

Would love to see a video of someone running with the correct posture and foot strike at different paces.

[ianwarner]

Terrific advice and the 4 things I focus on throughout now. It has made a great difference helping to hold my form.

[Kelly_Ben]

Of the many MANY videos I've watched, I only just heard about the triangle in another of your videos. I tried it yesterday, and couldn't believe how natural it felt! Thank you!

[jimmcdermott]

As an older runner the heel kick hurts my knees. How do I deal with that?

[nicknikon]

Brilliant info, but I wish you had some visual examples

[seanolivier]

Great advice guys thank you - I’m a visual kinda person and perhaps some very basic animation would help those that see things better than translating verbal instruction would also be super helpful - I have an old knee injury that I work around and have developed a bit of a shuffle which does prohibit my speed work - there is only so fast you can shuffle right - the knee is better but am struggling to break the shuffle - I do also worry that the shuffle motion tends to limit my muscle movement and although preserving energy it does again limit speed work especially with trying to get PB’s at the 10km and 21km distances - works well at Marathon and ultra distances. Thanks for a great channel.

[andycouldwell]

The woman runner at 3:44 has a very pronounced heel “strike”, during your advice to land the whole foot triangle at once. It may be that she is applying little weight at this stage, but it undermines the message as it stands. This is a common problem with YouTube videos.

[driya]

The weather looks really2 nice in South Africa

[jimverhoef]

Thank you ! … a little context:
I am a 60 year old beginning runner. I plan to run a 25K in 6 weeks.
I have been training for 2 months with slow progress.
I have been strength training, but my runs (8 - 10K) have been challenging.
I watched this video. I then went for my longest run yet (about 14K).
I concentrated on cadence, stride, and “the triangle”.
This was a huge difference! When I started to tire, it was usually the cadence and stride.
I felt very good at the end of the run. For me, this video is priceless.
Thank you !

[Ajumi-]

a little off topic, but i have the feeling he could do a perfect Trump impro. :'D (comedy stuff)

[SeeChadRun]

That toe flick is key to engaging the entire kinetic chain. I see too many runners that don't do that. You don't even have to be running fast to do this. Great feedback Coach Parry!

[christineribone]

first time anyone considered different body types. Big impact!!

[christineribone]

first time anyone considered different body types. Big impact!!

[ianwarner]

I’ve been using your training points for a year now. I’m 58 so was leery of making too many changes. My average heart rate has dropped dramatically as my efficiency has improved so that my volume has increased to a consistent 100 kms a week without injury. I’m now incorporating more strength training to improve my speed and hill climbing ability for trail running. The Triangle is a great visual. I also like toe tapping while running tall to ensure I’m not leaning back. I get lots of snow and ice to practice on up here 🇨🇦

[bertvanhoofstat]

'3 running form hacks nobody will tell you about' and than continues with 3 different people telling you about them.

[simoncox]

Brilliant coaching delivered clearly and flawlessly once again. Inspirational for me - thanks hugely 👍

[maiqueashworth]

This is a brilliant channel. Thanks so much. Feel I'm getting better just watching it