Kelvin Kiptum Running Form: Easy Way to Run Faster
In this video I will breakdown the running form and technique of Kelvin Kiptum - who recently ran a new Marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon 2023. I compare Kelvin's running technique to myself (an average runner) and other elite athletes such as Eliud Kipchoge and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and uncover 3 things that Kelvin is doing - and that you (and myself) probably aren't. I also show a few mobility drills and exercises to improve the 3 things Kelvin is doing differently. Whether you're in Marathon Training , Half Marathon Training , 10km training or 5km training - these running form tips will apply to you.
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Tip #1: Hip Extension and Kick Back
Kelvin has amazing Hip mobility and demonstrates great kick back and heel lift to lengthen his stride at Marathon Pace. If you're working how to run like an elite - this is the first thing to address!
Tip #2: Torso Coiling
Rather than Bounding from side to side, Kelvin coils his torso on to his stance leg to load up his lateral fascial line, then rebounds over to the other leg in a very economical way. I also talk a bit about Tom Myers and his book Anatomy Trains in relation to this fascial line.
Tip #3: Ankle Strength
Kelvin has ankles of steal! His strong ankles help him to rebound down the road with great form. This absolutely helps with forward propulsion, endurance and maintaining his running form even at the end of a race - plus it probably aid with injury prevention.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:36 How is Kelvin so Fast?
00:37 - 2:16 Tip 1
2:17 - 3:44 Tip 2
3:45 - 4:54 Tip 3
4:55 - 5:24 Things to Remember
5:25 - 6:62 Exercises and Drills
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Hi Viewers! Head on over to my latest video where I broke down Jakob Ingebrigsten’s Form 🚀 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooiY14-oZ9KwntI.htmlsi=hs9j_9-uTjH08XKB
Clicked on this link as part of a research project I am doing on running form, this legend will be missed.
So sad . Rest in peace Kelvin .
It's unfortunate that he is no more, Rest in Peace Kiptum.
@PeakStride
3 ай бұрын
Shocking news :(
This channel is going to blow up in the very near future, I feel it in my bones. But overall I gotta say, very entertaining and great insight. Imma run now!
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Thankyou very much - I hope you’re running is going well!
Great content 👍
Very good analysis!
Good tips.
The only running style to be used for teaching is that of Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda 🇺🇬.
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Effortless speed!
@geoffreymaithya3712
4 ай бұрын
He can't lace kiptum though kiptum is top top talent
@patrickcheptoek2171
4 ай бұрын
@@geoffreymaithya3712 we talking about proper running style that can be fought to a recreational runner to improve performance. Kiptum is the fastest marathoner, but that’s not a running style you can emulate.
@geoffreymaithya3712
4 ай бұрын
@@patrickcheptoek2171 his style to me is the best and I love it because I ran i wonder what is your argument with running style
@nichokituku4799
Ай бұрын
Wait till you see Eliud Kipchoge form. Perfection
Wonderful video.
Your running videos are both very entertaining and well produced and well researched and helpful as someone getting back into running. i rarely subscribe to channels after watching one video, but this video is very impressive and most importantly helpful!
@jamesromano3288
6 ай бұрын
Is that so ? Open ,,,,,💩💩💩💩💩
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment and the kind words! More videos to come
Wonderful video. Can you do other runners analysis like Jakob Ingebrigtsen or Chelimo?
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yep I can add it to the list of videos I need to get done. Interestingly, if you look at Chelimo's biomechanics, you can see how long his legs are compared to his torso - he's genetically perfect for running really fast and making it look effortless. Connor
Pretty good. I have subscribed to see what else I can see to help this old geezer get faster (been studying form for 11 years since I retired). Take a look at Bekele's weight shift and note the podition of his head, as perfect as you can get imo, I am a still a work in progress but improving. Also note how Kelvin used his shoulders to access more extension on the opposite side thus freeing his hips a bit more to achieve that extra extension.
@PeakStride
Ай бұрын
Forever studying - love it mate!
@mightbeanybody
Ай бұрын
@@PeakStride Me too, learnt a lot from Jae including KK's shoulders, not a lot from Benzies unfortunately. Running Form by Owen anderson is my favourite book on the subject to date. Now to watch the rest of your videos :-)
@PeakStride
Ай бұрын
@mightbeanybody thanks I’ll have to find that book and have a read!
Great tips, I find my cadence is naturally high, 185 when I jog, 200 when I run fast, but pace doesn't increase that much. So I guess increasing stride length using a heel lift is something I didn't hear before. I think that might require improving flexibility as well.
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Yes might need to work on lengthening that stride! Good stuff
great vid hip mobility might be what I'm missing
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yep it’s something I am also working on too Connor
Always remember that the best marathon runners average 45-65 kilos in weight and that is crucial in making them champs. Its almost impossible to win marathon if you weight above 65 kilos.
@PeakStride
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely - there are a couple of outliers who were heavier and won marathons, but few and far between
Yes it has a name it’s called the Weck method. He’s swaying from side to side to land his centre of mass, sagittally, over his foot. This is basic functional anatomy stuff mate. We learnt that shit in basic little massage therapy courses on human motion. I thought physios would be all over this.
@PeakStride
5 ай бұрын
I don’t know what the weak method is - but I’ve done Functional patterns courses.
i think to lift the foot that high a person need to have very flexible hipflexors and strong gluts and Hams too. but needs to have an equal opposing force from the upper body which i domt know how to work it for sure! probbaly core exercises and chest and shoulders, Right? your thoughts?
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely - the whole body works together for every movement
I'm sorry, but Heel lift does not equate to producing more Linear Momentum, it's more of a way to reducing your inertia which a)allows for a faster leg recoil, b) improves your angular momentum control with the arms (which Kiptum does very aggresively, due to the disproportion of arm/leg mass). You might be on to something with the myofascial line though. Kipchoge taps into that with leg stifffness, you can see the recoil in his glutes every time he takes a step (back-forward). Probably Kiptum does this in a different way then? Your upper body rotation is compensating for the lack of hip stability. Those forces should be regulated in the pelvis. Interesting video to start the discussion, thanks!
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Great comment - thanks for the in depth analysis. It’s very interesting how all the elite seems to have their own quirks that they use to achieve the result!
Stretching the groin the right way will help with heel lift
23 in Kenyan years btw.
Kiptum got track and field experiences ever since 2017
@PeakStride
4 ай бұрын
yes but he’s 24 and running only marathons now - very early compared to most elites
Torso coiling sounds actually pretty good😂
Now do one of Letesenbet Gidey. - she runs like stones skipping upon still water on a mountain lake, it doesn’t get better than her
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
She floats along effortlessly - looked fantastic in the New York Marathon! I’ll add her to the list
Kelvin didn't appear from nowhere, he was Eliud pacer.
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Yes he was!
Drink Cod Liver Oil for the hip mobility!
Definitely 23 years old
You don't know how are you are you know.
Kelvin kiptum is 35 years
Spinal Engine theory and David Wecks 'coiling core' or Head Over Foot theory all being proven by Kelvin here. Well spotted.
@PeakStride
3 ай бұрын
Looks great hey!
how you have so little subs?
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate - I only just started my KZread journey 2 months ago. Connor
You need the medicine you can buy in Kenya also. The "secret" ingredient. And a suspect coach.
I wish haha
The sport of running has become a joke, more of a testament to the advancements in technology than those in athleticism.
@PeakStride
6 ай бұрын
I suspect it’s going down the road of swimming in the early 2000s with the super suits etc. will eventually go too far, and get reigned back in.