How To Change Your Run Technique (And The Best Time To Do So)

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Published 2018-10-22

If you're looking to change your run technique, this is THE video for you. Coach Nate first dives into the common misconceptions many runners have around run technique, and the mistakes they make when trying to change, i.e. focusing on our feet too much and/or changing things too fast and out of order.

Coach Nate then shares 3 powerful run drills that you can start doing today that will set you up for long-term success and improvement. Those drills include:
04:00 - heel-toe rocking to understand shifting your weight to create movement
05:20 - pulling to understand how to pick our feet up off the ground to for a quicker softer footfall, higher cadence, and more efficient running
06:25 - hopping to understand our natural elasticity and "springiness" we get when we use our feet, achilles, and calves properly.

"Now" is always a good time to make changes and improvements, but remember that your body
A) likes gradual sustained changes best over sudden rapid ones and
B) doesn't like big changes in the middle of major training cycles - say 4-6 weeks away from your next marathon.

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All Comments (21)

@UltamateSacrifice 5 years ago

Trying to make the switch from heel striking to mid front striking, first time doing it on a run made me a new man!
@MojoShock 2 years ago

I just want to show my appreciation for your channel. I'm learning so much for my new obsession in running and endurance. KEEP IT UP
@northernninjarunner5506 5 years ago

Loving the new titles. Still out with an ankle injury and the lack of running is now starting to do my head in. After watching this I think my form has changed from last year and I recovered this year. Will get the ankle recovered and look at this again. Keep up the good work 👍
@kulnipakittisakmontri1484 5 years ago

Thank you very much. I am struggling with my running form at this moment. This video's just been launched at the right time.
@slfprtrt 5 years ago

Love watching all the running forms of the people in the background
@jamjam7568 5 years ago

Thank you for the great content! This channel helps tremendously, and I love the hip forward reminders. Great tips, keep it up! Always nice to see Nora!
@traviseyles3866 5 years ago

Your dog is so chilled! Tutorial on keeping your dog chill?
@johngardner1898 5 years ago

You guys have a fun attitude and great "family" of presenters. This is one of the better videos I've seen on running technique, especially with regard to cues we can use to actually figure things out, as well as how to work form improvements into our running lifestyle. Thanks!
@patelh47 3 years ago

Very nicely summarized video on form! I’ve been trying to find these answers for a while now and when I should really focus and how should I go about changing or improving the run form, and you’ve answered all my questions! Thanks so much for an amazing video! Keep it up! :) shout out from Michigan, USA!
@nickbrattin4724 5 years ago

Digging this channel. I just started training for an Ultra 50k and needed some new tips and tricks. I'm not new to running but new to training specifically for a big race.
@RecreationalRunner 4 years ago

Just found this channel and this video is great. I tried the POSE drills for about 15 weeks and made a huge difference, but need to reconnect and your way is fast simpler and less time consuming than heaps of drills, will give it try
@happysmurfette 3 years ago

Very subtle mistakes I could be making...this video brings it all together to be more mindful—great clear visuals makes it easy to understand👍👍 As always, Thanks TRE and Nora + Nate = Happy team🐾🌻🎈
@lincolnabraham6733 5 years ago

Guys it is amazing...coach Nora looks like she is back and in good shape!!! :-) Thanks...it is so lovely to watch how she is listening like she is really undresting the meaning of those words :-)
@angelacheung7716 5 years ago

Excellent video!!!!!!! Exactly what i need to know
@RickMartinYouTube 5 years ago

not concerned about speed, more concerned about longterm affects ---ie chronic knee pain, osteoarthritis - thanks for the information
@manama9119 4 years ago

This helped me a lot! Thanks Nate!
@IronBubbles 2 years ago

Thank you so so much for these tips!
@Jeep-Addicts 5 years ago

Like always such a great video. Paul
@diegomaicu 5 years ago

Short, easy, clear, nice!
@latharna67 5 years ago

Great to be here. Always great videos. Thanks.