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...though several are awkward. You may see some runners who hit the ground too hard, whereas others have a soft landing. Some runners can actually be termed as economical, whereas others look like they are wasting energy. Therefore every runner will have their own running style, which suits them best. However, they may not necessarily be the proper running technique, for speed. It is possible to improve your running technique, by following 5 simple steps, as there are 5 basic parts to running. The five factors to be kept in mind are toe up, heel up, knee up, reach out and claw back. It is absolutely essential to use the proper running technique and especially the proper long distance running technique, so as to avoid the risks of injuries.

Proper sprinting technique

The proper sprinting technique is not very different from running techniques. It has been seen that most sprinters usually land on the balls of their feet. This is because sprinters usually bring the legs back in a powerful way, so that they land on the ball of the foot, when it is under their center of gravity. This helps them to push their bodies forward with greater force and at the same time, it does not produce any breaking force. This means that the speed at which their leg pulls back is equal to the speed at which their bodies move forward.

Proper walking technique

A proper walking technique is a must, to be able to walk comfortably and easily, so as to avoid any pain or injuries. Given below are the steps that are important, in order to follow the proper walking technique:

• Stand up straight with your head held high
• Move your shoulders naturally and freely
• Allow your arms to swing in a natural motion while walking briskly
• Keep your eyes focused ahead of you
• Make sure that your chin is parallel to the ground
• Tighten the muscles in your stomach gently
• Keep your pelvis tucked under your torso
• Position your feet so that they are parallel to each other & shoulder width apart

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