I started running since June 2012 and till now have logged 2900 kilometers, among the first few things I learnt I would like to share the three most important ones.
- Mouth Breathing : Yes, your heard it right you need to breathe from your mouth as when you run your body requires more oxygen and when you breathe from your mouth you get that extra oxygen.
"Mouth breathing is by far the best way to breath while running, largely because it brings in more oxygen than breathing through the nose." - runnersconnect.net
- Forefeet Landing :
There are so many theories around landing on forefoot, mid foot and rear foot(heel), but I followed forefeet landing and till now haven't encountered any injuries. It might be because forefeet landing is more closer to running barefoot, and the cushioning provided by the balls of your feet takes away the pressure. Try to bend you keens when you land it will reduce the impact which shifts to the hip and lower back.
- Land under your body :
There should be a straight line from your head to your feet when you strike the ground back while running. Just draw an imaginary line from the center of your head to the balls of you feet. Leaning a bit forward as shown in the image above will create low center of gravity this will create an extra force which will help you in running. To begin with start with small stride instead of big stride. Having small stride will let you fall frequently under your body.
In summary I’ll say that simply breathe from your mouth open(inhale/exhale), land on the balls of your feet and try to land under your body.
Do share your feedback/thoughts/suggestions.
Happy Running
Image sources:
http://www.drscholls.com/Images/ball-of-foot_tcm67-48264.jpg
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