How to Improve Your Running Stride

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Tip 1 - Improve Your Stride Without Trying

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jos Yang | permalink

Learn how to stay efficient and injury-free in your run with these tips on the various running methods.

For further reading: http://www.active.com/running/articles/improve-your-stride-without-trying ^[1]

Tip 2 - Increasing Your Running Stride

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Malina Sato | permalink

Do you ever wonder why elite runners look so graceful and effortless as they cruise through a marathon? These pro runners have efficient strides developed through years of practice and repetition. Here are five drills you can perform prior to running that will enforce proper technique and help you get your stride up to snuff.

For further reading: http://www.mensfitness.com/training/pro-tips/increasing-your-running-stride ^[2]

Tip 3 - Video: 3 Drills For A Better Running Stride

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ron Hagler | permalink

Help form the foundation for a smooth, efficient running stride.

For further reading: http://running.competitor.com/2014/06/training/video-3-drills-for-a-better-running-stride_61766 ^[3]

Tip 4 - Improving Your Speed: Step Frequency and Step Length

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nick Jakubowics | permalink

RUN (rŭn) - to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step Competitive running, be it against yourself or

For further reading: http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/improve-running-speed-step-frequency-and-step-length/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - How Can I Open My Stride Length?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by annakinfr | permalink

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For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/for-beginners-only/how-can-i-open-my-stride-length ^[5]

Tip 6 - Three Simple Ways to Improve Running Efficiency

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Martha Moya | permalink

I’ve been running for about two years now, and I want to improve my running efficiency. I follow a program that has plenty of variety (tempo, hills, long run, cycling), but I’d love to know what I can do to improve. Thanks a bunch! ~Jacklyn

For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/ask-coach-jenny/three-simple-ways-to-improve-running-efficiency ^[6]

Tip 7 - Increase Your Stride Rate

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ben Kalman | permalink

Once, after a less-than- memorable junior high race, my dad said, "It looked like you spent a little too much time in one place." Dad hit the nail on the head: To run faster, you need to minimize your time in one place. That is, you need to move forward as effectively and efficiently as possible. And the two determining factors for forward momentum in running are stride length and stride rate.

For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/increase-your-stride-rate ^[7]

Tip 8 - 3 Simple Tricks Every Runner Should Know

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by andre vergara | permalink

Never deal with annoying running injuries again with these super easy tips from one of the world's best running coaches.
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For further reading: http://greatist.com/move/proper-running-form-tips ^[8]