Technique

•  Form
  The Perfect Form

  Form Quick Tips
•  Hills
  Killer Hill Approaches

  Hill Running Made Easier
•  Mental
  Mentally Strong

  Never give up

Form Quick Tips

• Relax breathing with shoulders and arms.
  
• Arm swing – smooth movement at sides of body, forward motion, not crossing center line.
• Avoid wasted motion – sideways or unnecessary movement wastes energy.
• Run tall! – leaning slightly forward - allows for full range of motion and efficient breathing.
• Leg stride – driving motion forward with full range back kick as speed increases.
• Foot strike – mid foot, up on your toes for your kick to the finish – remember heels are brakes and will slow you down!
• Uphill running – lean forward, shorten stride, increase arm swing and stride frequency.
• Downhill running – lean forward (gravity is a gift), increase stride frequency to avoid braking motion with heels.
• Positive Thoughts – remember the mind-body connection, concentrate – relaxed and fast!

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inspirations

I cannot have survival as my only goal. That would be too boring. My goal is to come back in my best running form. It is good for me to have that goal; it will help me.

- Ludmila Engquist (Olympic champion hurdler facing cancer and chemotherapy)