2007-03-17 08:06:17 · 3 answers · asked by garnes d 2 in Sports ➔ Running
everyone has their own personal stride and altering it is very risky. talk to a coach about it b/c any advice you get over the internet will ultimately lead to bad things like imjuries
2007-03-17 10:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Billy K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When running on flat ground, your legs should be coming up at a 45 degree angle, with your arms swinging down to your hips with loose fists. You want to try to keep this form for the entire race. Keep your back straight, and look forward at all times. When running up a hill, your legs should be coming up to your waist at a 90 degree angle, and you should be looking at the top of the hill and not down EVER. You want to pump your arms quickly and powerfully down to your waist and spring them backward as hard as you can to keep your momentum up. Also, lean forward a little when going up hill, so that your weight is propelling you toward the top, and you aren't fighting against yourself. You do not want to slow down at all or you will start playing a mental game with yourself, and your body will think you are starting to weaken. Try to keep your form as consistent as possible throughout training and racing, and also keep your mind strong. You never want to think that you are breaking, or you will break. Come up with a little quote to help yourself through a race, and when you feel yourself weakening, take your mind off it and repeat this quote out loud or in your mind. My favorite is "Better. Faster. Stronger."
You form should be calibrated so as to conserve energy, and running the wrong way could lead to injury and fatigue, and will ruin your times.
2007-03-17 08:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
attached. What are you talking about?
2007-03-17 08:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋