Category Archives for "Natural Running Form"

“Don’t stick your elbows out” is pretty common running form advice, and yet it’s a real struggle to follow. This blog

Anything that changes your gait on a long run is going to have a big impact, and carrying water is probably the most common culprit. So here’s

Having one foot toe in when you run isn’t on many people’s radar as a problem, but in my experience it’s connected with more

There are four main effects of having a foot turned outward when you run… but that doesn’t always mean you must fix it. Over the

You really want to get the right shoes–the ones that fit best, feel best, and give you the support you need. The first two of those factors

If you know you should be leaning forward but you just can’t seem to make it happen, you’re not alone! There are a lot of reasons

Were your quads sore after your last long, relatively flat run? Do you feel you have trouble “activating” your glutes? These are

Your push off matters–especially if you want speed. But a lot of runners make mistakes trying to maximize their push off because they don’t

When I ask a new client if there’s anything they’ve been trying to do with their running form, the most common answer is, “I’ve

Your shoulders are achy and tight during and after runs. You try to relax them, you even try to pull them down, but eventually they always seem

This week I got an email from a former client who’s quarantined in Spain, asking me for tips on running in place since he doesn’t

Are you working on your hamstrings or your hip flexors to help prevent injuries and improve your performance? If so, you might be disappointed

Get started right and you will avoid SO many problems later! These 4 steps are based on my nearly two decades of experience helping runners from

“Hack” is not my favorite word. I suspect many distance runners and other endurance athletes feel the same way. We know the greatest