Our running tips.
#1. It's all about technique.

Our running tips focus on proper technique. It's key to keeping your body injury free, healthy and out there burning fat.

The more you weight you carry, the more important technique becomes.

I know what I’m talking about, I was over 200 pounds when I started to run. So listen up.

It all starts with acquiring skill of movement, which is not restricted by your body weight, but by your ability to learn the proper technique.

So follow my running tips to work on perfecting your running form and reducing the stress on your body.

But before we get this show on the road, you need to do one thing; CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR for a check-up or consultation before you begin.

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Look Ahead
Learn how to run without staring at your feet. Your eyes should be focused ahead of you about 10 to 20 feet. This will straighten your neck and back and bring them into alignment. Many running tips are about proper running form, but this is also about safety. Because you need to see what's coming up in front of you. Like cracks in the sidewalk, loose skateboards, dogs off the leash, you hear what I’m saying?

Shoulders
For optimum performance, your shoulders should be low and loose, not high and tight. This running rip is important, because as you tire, they tend to creep up around your ears. When they do, shake them out to release the tension. Stay loose and relaxed. Your shoulders also need to remain level and shouldn't dip from side to side with each stride. You aren’t dancing, you’re jogging.

Arms
Keep your hands in an unclenched fist, with your fingers lightly touching your palms. Imagine yourself trying to carry an egg in each hand. Your arms should swing mostly forward and back, not across your body. Your elbows should be bent at about a 90-degree angle. When you feel your fists clenching or your forearms tensing, drop your arms to your sides and shake them out for a few seconds to release the tension. Again, stay loose and relaxed.

Posture
Learn how to run keeping your torso straight and erect. Your head should be up, your back straight, and shoulders level. To stay on top of this running tip, check your posture once in a while in a window. When you're tired at the end of your run, it's common to slump over a little, which can lead to neck, shoulder, and lower-back pain. Not to mention restricting your lungs ability to fill to capacity. So run tall, stretch yourself up to your full height with your back comfortably straight. If you feel yourself slouching, poke your chest out.

Hips
With your torso and back comfortably upright and straight, your hips naturally fall into proper alignment, pointing you straight ahead. If you allow your torso to hunch over or lean too far forward during a run, your pelvis will tilt forward as well, which can put pressure on your lower back and throw the rest of your lower body out of alignment. So as I said before “run tall” and it’s all good.

Hands
Try to keep your hands at waist level, right about where they might lightly brush your hip. As you run, keep your arms and hands as relaxed as possible. You can gently cup your hands, as if you are holding an egg and you don't want to break it. Don't clench your fists; it leads to tightness in the arms, shoulders, and neck.

Feet
When running with the proper stride length, your feet will land directly underneath your body. As your foot strikes the ground, your knee should be slightly flexed so that it can bend naturally on impact. Don't be a toe runner or a heel-striker. If you land on your toes, your calves will fatigue quickly and you’ll develop shin pain. Try to land on the middle (ball) of your foot, and then roll through to the front of your toes. Your feet should not slap loudly as they hit the ground. Good running is springy and quiet.

Okay, you've read all my "running tips", now get out there and start burning fat, losing weight and perfecting your technique.

Smiles…Gigi

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