Running Videos

The 400-meter dash is a race that requires an efficient running position and a great start. Run the 400-meter dash with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free video on running.

The 100-meter dash is an explosive race that requires a runner to have an amazing start. Run the 100-meter dash with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free video on running.

When running an 800-meter race, accelerate quickly within the first ten steps and maintain good running posture. Run the 800-meter dash with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free...

Side stitches can sometimes occur while running due to possible dietary issues, lung capacity issues or bad body posture. Get rid of a side stitch with tips from a professional fitness trainer in...

When breaking in running shoes, make sure they fit comfortably and try walking around in them to loosen up the material. Break in running shoes with tips from a professional fitness trainer in...

To increase lung capacity for running, maintain a good upright body position in order to allow the diaphragm to expand and bring in more oxygen. Increase lung capacity with tips from a...

Run consistently and eat healthy to expend energy and help the body lose weight. Learn to lose weight while running with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free video on running.

To run the 200-meter dash effectively, a runner must have a great start and maintain speed throughout the race. Run the 200-meter dash with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free...

When running outdoors in cold weather, wear gloves that wick moisture away from the body to protect the skin tissue. Run in cold weather with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free...

Maintain an efficient breathing pattern while running to avoid hyperventilating and overwhelming the body with oxygen intake. Control your breathing with tips from a professional fitness trainer...

The one-mile race is a test of cardiovascular endurance and strength that requires a runner to minimize the amount of energy that's expended. Train for a one-mile run with tips from a professional...

Athletic skips are an efficient running drill that requires a runner to lift the knees and drive force into the ground to increase speed. Learn a running drill with tips from a professional...

Runners should eat a mix of fats, carbohydrates and proteins to prepare the body with the appropriate nutrition and energy. Eat right with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free...

Runners should hydrate and drink fluids before a race to counteract moisture lost due to breathing and sweating. Learn to stay hydrated with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free...

Fartlek running incorporates a multitude of training methods to maximize performance by altering the speed and intensity of the exercise. Run faster with tips from a professional fitness trainer...

Runner's should stretch before a run to elongate the muscles, improve flexibility and enhance performance. Stretch out the body with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this free video on...

Long-distance runners should run efficiently by maintaining a good in-line body position and a neutral head position. Practice good running form with tips from a professional fitness trainer in...

When running, use light hand weights to add resistance and increase the intensity of an exercise while improving technique. Use weights while running with tips from a professional fitness trainer...

When picking out a running shoe, match the shoe with the style of running that will be primarily performed and measure the size of the foot to ensure a comfortable fit. Choose running shoes with...

Interval training is a running regiment that mixes up tempos, paces and styles of training to improve efficiency, speed and performance. Practice interval training with tips from a professional...

Running a marathon requires tempo training, endurance training, maintaining a proper diet and cross training with weights, yoga and swimming. Train to run a marathon, a 26.2 mile race, with tips...

To run faster, gradually increase the running speed, especially during the second half of the race. Increase running speed using the negative split technique with tips from a running coach and...

When running or walking outdoors in cold weather, wear long running pants, a long-sleeved shirt, running gloves and even a hat during the warm-up jog. Layer clothing when running in the cold, and...

Getting rid of a side stitch while running, a sharp pain on the side of the stomach, requires stopping, taking a few deep breaths and resuming the run slowly and gradually. Eliminate the pain of a...

Choosing trails for trail running depends on the runner's skill level and time frame, where a beginner might choose a flatter trail and an advanced runner might opt for a hillier path. Find a...

To warm up before a run, jog for 20 minutes, stretch out the legs and do a series of leg drills, like butt kicks, high-knee skips and leg crossovers. Warm up the body sufficiently before a long...

Training for a 10-mile or half-marathon race involves keeping a steady pace for the first half of the race, and gradually increasing speed through the second half of the race. Train to run between...

To start running as a beginner, jog slowly for 20 minutes every other day, and then gradually increase the time and speed of each jog. Work up to a faster pace and longer running distance with...

Breathing correctly while running depends on the type of running course, as sprinters have a faster breathing pattern, long-distance runners have a steadier breathing pattern and up-hill runners...

To run faster with Fartlek, tempo and hill training, increase the running speed between intervals, whether it is from one landmark to the next, within a certain time frame or up-hill and down-hill...

Interval training is a method of increase running speed by running repeat sets within a given time frame, taking a recovery jog between each set. Use interval training to prepare for a short race...

Improving a running form requires practicing in front of a mirror to ensure that the arms are adjacent to the side of the body, the posture is erect and the stride length is appropriate for the...

Start a first triathlon by training six months out and doing a sprint triathlon. Train for a first triathlon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Running cramps can be avoided through hydration and not being overexerted. Prevent running cramps with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Choosing the right running shoe depends on the runner's type of foot. Select the right running shoe with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Breaking in a running shoe typically takes about six weeks. Break in running shoes with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Stretch the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and hips before and after a run. Stay limber when running with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Stay away from eating sugary meals before, during and after running. Fuel up for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Drink plenty of water before, during and after running. Stay hydrated for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Strength training regimens for triathlons should vary depending on the season. Train for a triathlon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Eat at least 60- to 70-percent carbohydrates while training for running a marathon. Plan the right diet for a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on...

The night before running a marathon, eat a high-carbohydrate meal that is low in fat and protein. Prepare for a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on...

During a marathon, drink six- to-eight ounces of water every 10-to-15 minutes and eat 100-to-200 calories per hour. Stay fueled during a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon...

After a marathon, sports drinks and carbohydrates are great for recovery. Help the body recuperate from a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Prevent blisters during a marathon by avoiding getting shoes and socks wet. Avoid getting blisters during a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Begin a running program with a plan to gradually increase distance and time each week. Start running with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Choosing the right running shoe depends on the type of foot a runner has. Select the right running shoes with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Warm up for a run with light stretches for the shoulders and hamstrings along with light movements. Ready the body for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video...

Eat right for running fitness with a diet that has at least 60 percent carbohydrates and eight glasses of water daily. Plan a healthy diet for fitness with tips from a level-one certified...

Chafing can be prevented when running by buying clothes that fit right and by putting petroleum on chafe points. Avoid chafing when exercising with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach...