We often think that running is part of human nature, that it is implicit in us, something that we learn to do autonomously, with its own “style”. But truth be told, when it comes to running, getting a refined technique, (and there is one, very specific by the way) will not only allow us to maximize the result with a minimum physical effort, but it will help us prevent discomfort and further complicated injuries.

Whether you are a casual runner or a professional athlete, following certain training guidelines, you can manage to control your natural movements and “run consciously”, improving your performance during the exercise, and your health in the medium and long term. In this article we will tell you how you can improve your technique:

1. Keep your head straight, looking straight ahead. Never look down while running.

2. Low shoulders, loose and relaxed.
3. Arms flexed at right angles and swinging back and forth, not through the chest.

4. Chest high and back straight. The body slightly tilted forward.

5. Hands and fingers loose, no tension.
6. The pelvis must be forward, to favor the extension of the legs.
7. Low and slightly bent knees, with short and efficient strides.
8. The advancing leg should not exceed the hip line, to avoid an inefficient thrust.

9. The ideal is to land with the middle part of the foot and with a slight impact.

Don’t forget that training and improving your technique will help you to improve coordination and agility, consume energy more efficiently and prevent injuries. And although it will be harder at the beginning, you will definitely feel the difference once you get used to it.