Running form

Speed and endurance are important, but technique is king. To get better run form, use this skill ladder to focus on individual elements of running technique.

It costs nothing but your time, but it is so worth it.

TrackClubBabe on why run technique is important, how you can make improvements, and how to actually capture your technique and evaluate it on your own.

Runners typically focus on their foot strike, cadence, or stride length when they are thinking about their running form, and while running is a leg-dominant activity, your arm swing also plays an important role in your running economy and pace.

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Taking time to focus on correct running form can improve your running economy and reduce your risk of injury.

Expert tips to break out of a running rut and let your body discover a more efficient stride.

Top runners have a forward lean because they are fast, not because they try to lean forward. Here’s how to develop your lean effectively.

These two easy arm swing stretches will help wake up your shoulders after hours hunched over computers and phones.

Longer stride and quicker cadence don’t separate us from elite runners. Research suggests their biomechanics allow them to spend less time on the ground.

The middle of a training cycle isn't the time to make any drastic changes to your running form. Here are a few you can start making now.

A masters runner for New Balance explains what body mechanics are and why you should pay attention to your form.

Our resident coach has a step-by-step guide so you can do your own body check.

In 15 minutes per day you can improve your posture for a lifetime.

One injury-prone runner set out to discover what she was doing wrong. The answer surprised her.

Bi-monthly visits to a physical therapist can help keep you injury-free and nagging pains to a minimum.

Go through this checklist to make sure you are running efficiently.

Your shadow can provide valuable clues to what needs work on your running form.

Running form guru Danny Abshire tells you how to perfect your technique to run for a lifetime.