Running blog series: Part 3: Running technique:
Obviously running techniques will differ from person to person, likewise a marathon runner with have a different technique than a 100m sprinter but we will discuss things more generally then it is up to you to add your personal tweaks to it to suit what you do. Of late the issue with running technique is that everyone is fixated on barefoot running or forefoot running. Well this article will try to cover this issue but trust me it’s not all about the feet! Due to this current trend lots of runners are trying to turn themselves into forefoot runners but many runners aren't ready for it and actually may not even need or benefit from it. If you know that you will benefit from this change then you need to learn to become more efficient (lighter) within your heel strike firstly and then to shorten your stride length gradually. At each stage the change needs to become second nature before changing. Finally you can start to change the way the foot lands to mid foot and if