By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
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You get too tired, or you get hurt. How can something as apparently simple as running be so tricky to master? Take a few lessons from Fluffy. Cats stretch regularly, have excellent balance and excel at relaxation. These same principles apply to running. Remember, cheetahs are the only animals on earth that can reach speeds of 70 miles (110 km) per hour.
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SrBffL said
on 5/23/2007 MY mum said that running makes you tierd.
i am 11 years old and am trying to improve my running HELP!!!
khaine said
on 11/19/2006 PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!
heel-to-toe running is what CAUSES shin splints! first, this is bad advice b/c landing on your heels acts as a brake (and you lose momentum), and then you're trying to regain that momentum by pushing off with your toes (which puts a lot of strain on your shins/ankles/feet/calves), which is where shin splints happen.
also, a straight back posture is wrong b/c a slight forward lean helps you work WITH gravity to give you momentum and propel yourself forward. then you're no longer using your leg muscles to try and propel yourself forward, you're naturally falling forward, and your legs are there to catch you and act as a kinetic spring to bounce you along, thereby using your body's natural mechanics more efficiently.
Anonymous said
on 1/9/2008 Remember, you are either running for fitness, just for fun, or training for a race. For fitness, just think- I can do this, I know I can and I'm doing this to start looking good. For fun, grab a few friends and run at a cool pace, so you are able to chat while you run, now that's what I call fun! Training for a race, well, keep thinking, do I want to do this race and do well? If yes, train as well as you can and feel good about it. When in a race, remember, you are in control of your life, you can do whatever you want to do, go above your comfortable zone, be happy, have fun and feel good about yourself during and after the race, no matter what happens.
Anonymous said
on 3/27/2006 Basically, all it is, is you pretend you're running on a tightrope. Make sure your feet land in front of you, not to the side. Keep your hips straight, no slouching, and just relax. if you're attempting to tackle a big hill, take quick, short steps going up, and loose, long strides when going down. After I made sure I was doing this at practice for about a week, it improved my 5K (3.1 miles for those that don't know) time from a 19:26 to a 18:09 on the same course.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I'm a very slow runner, so it's better for me to run slow and for long distances. But the best tip I can give is get some music. Headphones! The music keeps up your rhythm and motivates you.