Form question!?

Question:Hi everyone
I am currentley on jv track and run distance
the coach said my legs are too stiff and if i bent my knees more that it would change my speed, and ability to run!
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks everyone!

Answers:

Is this normal after runing?

You develop your running stride when you are very young, 5-9 yrs old, because that's when you start to run around while playing. The best form is keep your legs bent a little and your body slightly forward. The motion in your arms would be like you are going to hit your chin if you were to bring them up that far, but you don't. Your feet should be straight when you hit the ground, this keeps your body in line with your neck, back, legs, knees and ankles. When you are running don't bounce, this adds more weight when you land on each foot. make sure your body doesn't sway side to side and look forward and slightly down to the ground.
Remember. when you run, with every step you take take, you have a force of up to 4 times your body weight on each foot. As for your stride, your body will tell you what is comfortable. Don't force it, work with it.
Good luck superstar!

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I need to get faster. pleaze help me!!?

hey i also run distance track wat do u run... well i run the mile 2 mile and 800 my mile time is around 5 40-30. wat u prolly need to do is open your stride more.. hope i helped

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What are good exercise and dieting tips for becoming a better distance runner?

reach with your legs dont do the fast walk thing

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My oasis shoes are getting worn out. i use them for volleyball also. should i get another pair?

your gait is pretty personal, so it's up to you to experiment with time trials and form changes.
Personally, I run with a mid-foot strike (as opposed to the heel-strike most people use) and it requires that your knees bend a lot. I've found this to reduce injury. I'd say that generally staying loose is a pretty good idea, but then again... running is an 'experiment of one' and what works for you might not work for another.

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Some tips on running?

bend your knees...

visualize yourself running high knees or the high knee with a leg extension kick. exaggerate this in practice. it will take time but it will come around

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Questions about track?

It is very difficult to try and change someone's form. A lot of times you have to just allow someone to run the way they feel comfortable. I think trying to change someone's form is doing more harm to a runner.

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Who runs the fastest 1600m?

Hey you'll have to email me at mmueller_11@yahoo.com cuz it says i filled my limit on sports1234.com

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