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The correct way of running

You walk without think about the movements of your legs, feet, arms and hands. You just do it. And you just grab your running shoes and start running. But, as there is a correct way of running, press the pause button right now for a restart.

 
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Take 2.

Do it the correct way:
Step 1: Stand up straight, or at least as upright as you do when you walk. Contract your stomach muscles, especially the stomach muslces below your belly button. Contract your stomach muscles as if you don't want the skin of your stomach to touch your running shorts.

Step 3: Contract your buttocks and tuck your butt in.

Step 4: Start running by moving your legs, but try to keep your body as stable as possible. Let your arms swing close to your body. Alle your movements should aim as energy conservation. No big swaying of the shoulders, upper body or hips. Just your legs and arms moving easily from your stable core. Don't opt for huge strides, for this will automatically tilt your pelvis foreward, leading to an arched back and more strain on your hamstrings. If you go on your next run, observe how many runners have this wrong posture. You want your stomach muscles taut, your shoulders back and your bum tucked in - not a hollow back, tilted pelvis and slumped shulders.


 
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