I watched this last night before going to bed. While this is common sense it is seldom thought about or put into practice by this runner. I have normally run staring down about 5 feet ahead of me and always wondered why I struggled improving my pace. Well today I didn’t do that and I had negative splits on KM’s 2,3 and 4, 5 was up hill. I also ended up having my lowest overall pace. Thank you so much.

one thing i would like to add on is that trying to change the way you run too much too fast can cause injury, because your body (legs/feet etc) are not used to running that way, so try to gradually make these changes over time and as you become fitter and more effective at running you will naturally adapt to some of these posture changes. best of luck everyone trying to break pbs, new distances or if you are just getting started, you've got this!

@sparkie007007

17 күн бұрын

Spot on! I’m learning the hard way. Currently nursing a very poorly piriformis muscle after pushing too hard too fast. Went from my normal 5k & 10k variation up to 15k+ overnight. Not good!

@GrassFedKao

17 күн бұрын

The safest way to improve your form and running economy is to just run more and your body is going to optimize overtime safely and gradually. Essentially I like to think of every run as "practice"

@goodyeoman4534

17 күн бұрын

It's a great point but most people simply don't have the patience to follow it. I actually did 6 weeks of just slow runs to build up my "base" and was amazed at how nearly all my aches and pains disappeared from just slowing down. I've since progressed to intervals and tempos but the aches haven't returned, happy days.

Have to laugh at the over exaggerated "wrong form Sarah" in the video and thumbnail! But making a form check into such a simple thing will definitely help me in the future. When you're so fatigued you can hardly think, four words is easy enough to remember.

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

Haha glad it made you laugh and that the content was useful!

Very scientific and informative. Absolutely no useless banter at all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

Hahaha thatnks John!

@michaelandereck236

13 күн бұрын

Come on - the banter is never useless :)

Great reminders! We often tend to forget the basics after while.

I used the techniques and it made a huge difference, especially not looking down and keeping shoulders down

Always good to see Victoria Park on these videos 👍🏼

Sarah’s on point again!

Good running tips and a cute dog wearing a blue shirt in the background around 2:46. What’s not to love about this video!

Thanks Sarah. Definitely some food for thought. I tend to look down more when I'm tired, so I will definitely give my posture more thought 👍👍

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

Glad you found it so useful Robert!

Excellent colour coordination between the green shirt and the trees and grass. Much appreciated 😅🕺🏻

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😂

Sending love from South Africa 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 😊

Sarah's angry arm running was hilarious! I've never seen someone run like that before. 😂

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

How do you run? 😂

a very good info, thanks

Great video. This has been something I have to continuously work on. Although I did much better on my run this morning. Appreciate ya’lls channel. Greetings from South Texas!

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

Good stuff!

What a great summary ❤

Great video! Thank you 👍

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it Ben!

Need to learn to relax my shoulders ✌🏻

Whelp. Went on my run yesterday and thought of these things… especially posture. And wouldn’t you know that I managed to run faster longer? Thanks TRC!

I made some adjustments and improve my running form and now I feel exactly like I could run forever

Great video, this is the one thing I really need to be conscious of.

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

Really glad you found it useful Rich!

Smiling seems to help too - works for Sarah!

Managed to find the videos but may help some if the videos on breathing and cadence could be linked in the description if possible? - Both amazing videos that really helped me so thanks again! 🙌❤️

Can you make a video about how to prevent side stitches and how to handle them once you get one? I only get them during races. I’d like to get a handle on this!

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

We can certainly look into it Kevin!

@desudesu8695

7 күн бұрын

My mortal enemy.... I';m off to a great run then ACK.

You would be amazing doing one of those airline safety instructions

Thanks for this - very informative for someone who is just starting out.

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Have you got any races/events coming up?

@Nitin2000

15 күн бұрын

@@runningchannel not yet..but getting there. ;-)

I'm the wrong side of sixty, so need all the running advice I can get. Thanks Sarah. 👍

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

We hope it helps!!

@tobymacalister506

16 күн бұрын

There's no wrong side of sixty, you're just in a more exclusive age category for race results and still running. I hope to join that club!

I switched to a zero drop shoe and immediately recognized how poor my running form was. I had been over striding for my first 6 months of training! I'm a year in and smashing PBs because of it. FORM MATTERS! Also, a lot of sports medicine facilities offer running form training, for when you think you haven't quite got it right.

Shoutout 1 to Sarah for over-exaggerating the wrong form. One can see the difference AND chuckle. Like any marathon spectator can attest, at KM39 /mile 24 I've seen plenty of mid-pack runners sitting deeply on invisible chairs. Strengthen your hip flexors, glutes, piriformis ;-). Second shout out to the editors of the video - great skills!

One thing that doesn't seem to get spoken about as much is stride length and how to increase it without over-striding. Would be good to get some advice

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

We have a video all about running form and stride length here!: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a2umyMazcbbgpqw.html

@MattSwain1

17 күн бұрын

I might be wrong about this but in my opinion stride length comes at least in part as a result of strength. The more force you can put into the ground then the longer your stride is going to be. It’s definitely not about reaching further because your feet should be landing underneath you

Thank you for this great video. Is there any tricks to running in high humidity and temperature?

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

We can look into it! The main thing is acclimatising and staying hydrated

What are these shorts that Sarah is wearing? Thanks!

Sarah i know you guys dont really do this on this channel but im waiting for my Neo Vista's in the mail and i would really love to know what you think of them. Im so excited to try them!

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

We really like them! What have you run in before?

@gingram2

16 күн бұрын

@@runningchannel my current rotation are the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 and the Saucony Ride 17. Before this rotation I used the Hoka Mach X, Mach 5 & Asics Novablast 4!

First! Love TRC

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

We love you too!

I always find my running form is a lot more steady and “correct” when I do something like Pogo’s or a cadence drill before I start Really helps your brain get into the proper running form rhythm

@Chrisspurr

16 күн бұрын

what are pogo's? /

One thing that rarely gets mentioned is the hands. I,ve seen many with tight fists or the limp wrist . Normaly let them run with a pebble then lose it and be relaxed. Helps also the arm swing , speacialy the holding the handbag arm swing effect

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

Great tip!

Nice shoes Sarah

Breathing alone helped me to lower HR over 5b/m in slow runs and even more on tempo runs. Very important.

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

Amazing!!

During my long runs I like to experiment with nasal breathing: one minute at a time, perhaps, or try to do a whole k like that. No idea if it has any benefits but I feel it's a good idea.

@wintersprite

17 күн бұрын

I’ve heard it’s supposed to be better. I usually start to get a runny nose (might be exercise-induced rhinitis?) so I have to try to remember to bring a tissue with me. It does make the nasal breathing harder to do efficiently t times.

I heard in another video about trying to breathe through your nose when running and that it’s more efficient. It takes practice and sometimes it’s tricky for me as my nose sometimes starts to run. I have to try to remember to bring a tissue with me for when that happens. It’s annoying. my calves also sometimes like to start burning early on, causing me to have to stop and walk. It doesn’t seem to matter what my pace is or what kind of sneakers I’m wearing, and I think I’m mostly a mid-foot striker.

@DeividasMusinskis

15 күн бұрын

Exactly the same for me.

Great video...and very helpful. Curious though...which shoes is Sarah wearing?

@61js

9 күн бұрын

Mizuno

@moscowtwist7687

9 күн бұрын

@@61js Hey, thanks...I noticed the brand, but I'm curious about the model of the shoe. 🙂

@61js

9 күн бұрын

@moscowtwist7687 Pretty sure it's the Neo Vista👍

Nice shies Sarah, should i get em?

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

We really like them! What do you run in at the moment?

@TheGiftRF

16 күн бұрын

@@runningchannel Clifton 8, Wave Rider 27, Flash 2, and Rebellion Pro 2! The Rider 27 is due to be replaced

I sometimes glance at my shadow - if my shadow ponytail is swinging or bouncing too much then its an easy sign that i need to check my posture for bouncing or rolling.

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

That's a good trick!

@kayfountain8952

16 күн бұрын

@@runningchannel But not one for Andy!

I tend to ignore breathing advice because it just triggers anxiety and causes me to breathe worse than I normally would. So would it just be a stick to trying it until it gets better or are there some easy breathing things I can try doing without actively thinking about it?

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

If it causes you stress and anxiety we would suggest that you focus on the other elements 😁

Could someone tell me which sneakers Sarah is wearing? It's a mizuno, I just don't know the model

@eddieobrien6960

17 күн бұрын

Mizuno Neo Vista

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

Mizuno Neo Vista

hello can you guys explain about the breathing? is it we need to inhale once every 3 step and exhale every 2 step OR inhale 3 times for every 3 step and exhale 2 times for every 2 step?

@elantonelle

3 күн бұрын

Once every 3 step

Running channel merch for said runs please 🙏

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

We're working on it don't worry!

@kvan8046

16 күн бұрын

@@runningchannel yassss legend's!!

I am not so sure about not looking down as it would be easy to trip and fall if you don't see hazards especially in winter when it is snowy and icy

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

That's a great point! If you're on trails or unfamiliar terrain it's important to know where you're putting your feet. However, if you're focusing on form try and keep your head up as much as you can

Are these Mizuno Neo Vista?

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

They are!

how are those neo vistas?

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

We love them!

❤♥️👍👍

Really useful video. I’ve been told I have a ‘shufflely running’ style. Is that something I should correct?

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

It might be good for you to pick your feet up a little more, but we can't really give specific advice as we haven't seen how you run

4:41 Ministry of Silly Walks 😂

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

Hahaha GREAT reference

Can i know the brand name of your shoes ma:am

I can't seem to get my feet up in the back whereas I see many people nearly touching their bum with their heels. Is there any benefit to this form?

Whats her shoes?

@61js

9 күн бұрын

Mizuno Neo Vista

Shout out to big Owen making a cameo appearing like the friendly neighbourhood pervert ✌️

My pb in a 5km is 17:22 ..my goal is 16 minutes 😅

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

Wow amazing!! Good luck!

I first want to say that i am no expert. But After watching elite long distance runners, and listening to some of them, i thougth the 90 degrees arms was not a good idea. For want i understood, since the trajectory of your arms (hands ?) goes towards the sky it gives you a "bouncy stride" making you lost part of the energy. Long distance runner tend to have a higher than 90 degrees angle so that the direction of the arms is towards the front and not the sky. The other issue with 90 degrees arms is that it's easier to send accross your body instead of keeping the parallel to your torso which once again is lost energy. Of course it's a different beast altogether for sprinter.

I miss living next to Vicky Park

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

It's a beautiful place to live

You are supposed to breathe when you run? Dam I’ve been doing this wrong the whole time.

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

😂

I found the "science" the podcast was missing 😂

@runningchannel

17 күн бұрын

😂 should we start talking about this in the podcasts?

You should never force your breathing, that’s bad advice

@wintersprite

17 күн бұрын

I watched another video that mentioned learning to try to nose-breathe when running rather than breathing through your mouth, if you can. It is something that takes practice and can be tricky if you end up with your nose starting to run like mine does (I have to try to remember to bring a tissue with me).

@fergusdenoon1255

17 күн бұрын

​@@winterspritethis doesn't sound like the most optimal breathing technique and seems more like a flex than anything else. For best results you're looking to a) fill your lungs with new air to extract asich new oxygen as possible and b) expel as much of the created carbon dioxide as you can. So short sharp inhales that fill lungs using mouth and nose, and long extended exhales that empty your lungs of the carbon dioxide by product. Discovering this was by far the biggest improvement in my running, you get a noticeable instant benefit, and over time your lungs capacity gets larger leading to increase in vo2max.

@runningchannel

16 күн бұрын

Why do you say that?