Run Stronger with Better Posture: Tips to Transform Your Training

Running season is here, and whether you’re chasing a PR or simply want to enjoy your miles more, your posture can make all the difference. Instead of muscling through every stride, learning how to run with proper alignment helps you stay efficient, reduce injury risk, and even make running feel easier.

Here are some simple adjustments that can help you harness gravity and your body’s natural mechanics so running feels smooth, not forced.

Key Posture Tips for Running Success

1. Stand tall but stay relaxed
Think “toes to nose.” Align your body from the ground up without stiffness. Keep your ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips, and hips over knees.

2. Soften your knees
Avoid locking out your joints. Slightly bent knees allow for better shock absorption and smoother movement.

3. Fall forward from your ankles
This is the game-changer. Instead of pushing yourself forward, lean slightly at the ankles and let gravity do the work.

4. Use your arms like pendulums
Keep elbows at 90 degrees, swinging front to back—never crossing the midline.

5. Lift, don’t push
With relaxed ankles, focus on pulling your heels up behind you. Think light, quick steps rather than heavy pushes off the ground.

Cadence Matters

Aiming for about 45 steps in 15 seconds (or ~180 per minute) helps you find the sweet spot for efficiency and better foot strike.

👉 Watch this quick video to see these tips in action

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