Improving your running pace has many benefits. You reduce the risk of injury, can run faster and can walk longer distances, as the step becomes more economical for the body. In addition, it is nice to run when it feels easy.
It takes patience to practice your running step.
The body has to learn a new movement pattern and you probably need to build up some muscle strength to be able to sustain the running technique for longer. Set it to three to six months before you see a noticeable improvement. Feel free to film your running step regularly, it will help you see the difference.
Try to do regular running workouts.
Preferably a few times a week as part of your warm-up for, for example, interval training or lighter distance training. Running training is a form of technical training in which you grind on different parts of the step. This then discolors your normal running pattern and gradually improves your pace.
Focus on five different areas:
• The hip is pushed forward and upward
• The walking step should be wheel-shaped
• You should have a strong and powerful arm swing
• Keep your eyes high
• Activate the back of the thigh and buttocks.
This gives you a good posture and a good shot in the walk.
A good tip is to do technology intervals, where you run only a kilometer as best you can, then relax and rest for a kilometer in your usual running step, then focus on technology again. Repeat as long as possible. Even regular intervals can help you find a better technique. If you run really fast, you will automatically move up the ladder and get better.
Feel where you land on foot.
It should be a wheel-shaped movement where you land directly under the body. To succeed, you need to lift your knees and heel more and take shorter strides during the step. If you take too long steps, you will end up in front of your body and then slow yourself down when inserting. About 70 percent of the foot should be in the ground when you run, so as not to put too much strain on the calves and hamstrings.
It is important to run regularly if you want to get better technique. A lot falls into place the more you run and it becomes easier for the body to remember the new movement pattern. Even if you focus on other workouts in the winter, you should still try to stick to your runs and run at least one session a week. At the same time, it is wise to invest a lot in strength in addition to running. Train your thighs, buttocks, back and stomach – and your running technique will definitely change for the better.
Good luck!
