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Moving rapidly on foot. Questions are about proper running form, race preparation, measuring the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls of running.

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How can I improve my running form?

The thing that has helped me the most with my running form is running with as minimal of footwear as I can stand. … Running minimalist makes me realize how many muscles in my legs, calves, and feet are weak and underutilized. Perhaps bad running form is the body's way of compensating for these weaknesses. …
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Barefoot Running: What is the right form?

I found that running minimalist/barefoot corrected my running form pretty quickly and naturally without any special effort on my part. … Also, running minimalist/barefoot makes you land your foot softer almost intuitively. You frequently read about 'running soft' as a form goal and minimalist/barefoot running seems to help with that. …
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I'm a very loud runner - how do I improve my running technique?

When you're running, try to imagine that you are running on delicate rice paper. Land as if you're trying your best not to tear the paper - run softly, no paw-back, minimal contact time. … I can tell a big difference in my running form when I run with this imagery in mind. …
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Any input on fixing running form with resistance training?

I have read that not all "heel striking" is necessarily bad. It depends on how you're actually landing. Some notables land more incidentally towards the front part of the heel with bent knees and then …
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