RunSmart Blog Search for: Running Form Categories All Posts Injury Prevention Running Form Strength Training Training & Racing All Posts Injury Prevention Running Form Strength Training Stretching Training & Racing October 9, 2021 How to Use Strength to Improve Your Run Form Running Form When we talk about run form, conversations often revolve around cadence, posture or breath control. While these factors are super importa... October 9, 2021 The Factors That Slow Down Your Running and How to... Running Form While some runners cruise at a continuous pace on every run, most people will notice some variation in their stats. If you’re feeling parti... October 9, 2021 Fixing Big Rocks: How to Improve Run Form for Lasting... Running Form Form often falls to the bottom of the priority list for most runners, especially during racing season. We become super focused on speed o... July 24, 2021 Lunges for Runners (Glute-Focused) Running Form Think the best way to lunge is to step forward and drop the back knee? Think again. This traditional lunge isn’t ideal for runners as it fails to engage the glutes and core fully. As a Physical... July 22, 2021 How to Run Faster & Control Your Pace Running Form Running more consistent paces from start to finish is possible. The secret?Leveraging your run form. As runs and races progress, most runners fade, their paces slow, and with each passing mile,... July 20, 2021 TRY: Hamstring Stretch for Runners Running Form When runners look to get faster, they look in all the traditional places. Many will train harder by adding more miles, long runs, or speed work to their training plan. While this will produce res... July 14, 2021 Open Your Stride with the Figure-4 Run Form Drill Running Form Do you struggle to finish runs and races strong? If so, practice this run form drill and learn how to run faster -- even when you're tired. Here's the thing:When most runners get tired toward the ... July 10, 2021 How to Run From Glutes, Core Running Form If you want to run faster, finish runs stronger, and have better pace control, you need run from your glutes and core. Here's why:Most runners rely too heavily on their calves and knees to run. W... July 7, 2021 Run Form: Get Faster with This Stride Change Running Form If you want to run faster, finish races stronger, and hold consistent paces, you need to work on run form! Here's why:Most runners have a run form that limits their ability to run faster. As a Phy... July 5, 2021 The Secret to Running Faster, Without Training Harder or Running... Running Form If you want to run faster -- without having to run more miles or train harder, this email is for you. Here's why: There are a couple of ways most runners look to get faster: Run more milesAd... July 4, 2021 Quad & Thigh Stretch for Runners Running Form, Stretching Feel tight in the front of your thighs? This stretch is a great way to loosen up. As a Physical Therapist, most of my runners use the "heel-to-butt" stretch to loosen up and stretch their thighs. ... June 29, 2021 Must-Try: Hip Flexor Stretch for Runners Running Form, Stretching If you're a runner who struggles with shuffling, opening your stride, or running faster, you'll want to read below. Here's the big misconception: Running faster and finishing races stronger com... March 23, 2021 Strength Exercise for Better Run Form Injury Prevention, Running Form Most runners think their run form is all about their stride -- but it's so much more. Even the most minor changes will shift how you use your muscles, tendons, and bones. That's why any changes... March 21, 2021 Run Form Drill to Find Midfoot Running Form Want to transition to a clean midfoot strike? Give this drill a try. The drill is simple to do and can be worked into any warm-up, cool-down, or even practiced around the house. Why midfoot? We... March 21, 2021 How to Change Your Run Form (And Not Get Injured) Injury Prevention, Running Form If you want to improve your run form, you need to be careful! Why? Changing your run form will alter how you use your body while you run. Based on the changes made, new muscles and tendons will be... March 11, 2021 Improve Your Run Form on Hills Running Form If you struggle on hills -- you may want to look at your run form. Here's why:The force of gravity amplifies when running up and downhills. You will either be thrown harder into the ground (downh... March 6, 2021 How to Improve Your Run Form & Stride Running Form Does your stride feel slow and choppy? If so, you may be "tapping the breaks." Imagine driving down the road and tapping the brakes 160 times per minute. As you can imagine, it would be quite je... March 3, 2021 Runner's Stretch: Free Up Your Run Form Running Form If you feel tight and stiff -- this stretch has your name all over it. Tightness develops for multiple reasons. For runners, it usually from the nature of the sport. Runners are stuck in a singl... February 3, 2021 Hip Flexor Stretch for Runners Injury Prevention, Running Form Do you feel stiff and tight when you run? Maybe you struggle to pick up your feet when your run? If so, the stretch below is perfect for you. With more runners working from home and sitting mor... November 1, 2020 Run Form - It's More Than Footstrike Running Form, Strength Training There's a little-known secret about running form. Most runners think of run form as: FootstrikeCadenceArm positionLeaning As a Physical Therapist, I always work on these areas with my patien... October 28, 2020 The "Big Rocks" of Run Form Running Form If you have ever tried to work on your running form but only end up confused, tired, and frustrated, you're not alone. Why does this happen?Because you've become efficient at being inefficient. ... April 19, 2020 Glute Strength, Run Form, & Training Running Form Running like this will make any runner prone to injury (and slow them down)Be sure to check out the link below the video if you need help with your glute strength and training. Need Help w... February 19, 2020 How to Turn on Your Glutes Injury Prevention, Running Form, Strength Training Struggling with running form that is slowing you down or causing injury? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you... February 17, 2020 How to Foam Roll Your Calf Injury Prevention, Running Form Struggling with a lack of speed or injuries because of bad running form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you... February 13, 2020 How to Get More "Pop" In Your Stride Running Form Struggling with your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer injurie... February 10, 2020 Planks for Runners Injury Prevention, Running Form Struggling with a lack of speed or injuries because of bad running form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach yo... February 6, 2020 2 Exercises to Improve Running Form Running Form Struggling with a lack of speed or injuries because of bad running form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you... February 3, 2020 Run Form & Foot Placement Running Form Struggling with your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer injurie... January 30, 2020 How to Improve My Run Form Running Form Want help improving your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer inj... January 28, 2020 Calf Stretch for Runners Running Form Want to improve your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer injurie... November 6, 2019 NYC Elite Run Form Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to improve your run form so you can run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below and sign up f... October 23, 2019 LIVE: Run Form Analysis Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunS... October 22, 2019 Finding the Right Running Shoes to Wear Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunS... October 20, 2019 Eliud Kipchoge's Run Form & How It Can Help Your... Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunS... October 17, 2019 How to Improve Run Form: Part II Running Form Improve Your Running Form Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunSmart Analysis ... October 15, 2019 How to Improve Run Form Injury Prevention, Running Form Improve Your Running Form Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunSmart Analysis ... August 1, 2019 Run Form that Wastes Energy (and Slows You Down) Running Form If you want to improve your knee drive and open your stride.... - Please don't let what you see in the above video happen. - If you want Steve's help, go here: 👇👇👇... July 28, 2019 How to Run Faster with Better Run Form Running Form Learn how to do this if you want to: 🏃 Finish runs stronger 🏃 Run faster 🏃 Hit your goals on race day - If you'd like my help, check out this link: 👇&#x... July 26, 2019 Secret to PR on Race Day (And Avoid Slowing Down) Running Form My PR for a marathon is 2:51... my half... 1:22. - Here's what I know to be true that can help you run faster in your own upcoming race. - If you want to avoid: ✅ Slowing mile afte... July 25, 2019 Necessary Changes to Run Faster (and Improve Efficiency) Running Form Which runner would you rather be? - Form matters -- especially if you want to hit your goals at your next race and NOT: 🏃♂️ Run more miles 🏃&#... July 23, 2019 How Tight Hamstrings Slow Down Runners Running Form Are your tight hamstrings slowing you down? - This stretch is for runners looking for better run form. Check out our new program that will teach how to open your stride to; Run Faster... July 20, 2019 Do you run like this? Running Form Most runners think that they need weekly speed workouts and more miles to get faster. But if you're really looking to nail your running goals, you'll need to stay injury-free. While speed ... July 18, 2019 Running Faster without Training Harder Running Form Most runners think that they need weekly speed workouts and more miles to get faster. But if you're really looking to nail your running goals, you'll need to stay injury-free. While speed ... July 17, 2019 Running Form to Avoid "The Wall!" Running Form Most runners are shuffler and scuffers by nature. And those who aren't? They usually adopt this run form when they are fatigued later in a run or race. The trouble with shuffling is that ... March 26, 2019 Run Form to Protect Your Joints, Knees Running Form Registration for the Midfoot Project Closes Soon For those wondering... no, the skeleton in the video is not a former patient... - Instead, I use it to show and teach you three simple analogi... March 22, 2019 2 Ways to Improve Your Running: Stronger Glutes & Running... Running Form Have you ever heard that you need “stronger glutes?” 🤔 - It’s something I work on with patient every day… and it’s included in the Midfoot Project. - Because great running form is us... March 17, 2019 Single Stretch to Improve Running Form Running Form 🔴 Want better running form? - Start using this stretch... - It will loosen stiff and tightness through the hips, calf, and hammys.... all in one move... And these are crucial a... March 16, 2019 Run Form: 2 Exercises to Run Midfoot Running Form You feel that? It's your butt! 🍑 Or as my polish grandmother would say.. "dupa" 😂 At https://midfootproject.com we have a week of training dedicated to "friends and helpe... March 13, 2019 Getting Off the Heel - Here's How to Do It... Running Form Wondering about running midfoot? - Above are two common run form mistakes, plus what your run form should resemble when you successfully transfer off your heel and onto your midfoot. - Fig... March 9, 2019 Running Form that Can Cause Knee Injury Running Form When you run like this… you’re setting yourself up for knee trouble. The knee is the most injured area in runners. So much so we have an injury known as “runner’s knee.” (so clever…) Bu... March 7, 2019 Run with Your Natural "Rubber Band" Running Form Wouldn't it be nice if you could get "free speed" in your running? If you run using your body's own "rubber bands" you actually can... Here's the thing... Most runners are heel strikers... November 8, 2018 Watch this Runner Open Her Stride to Run Faster Running Form Over the past few weeks I've covered less common topics when it comes to run form: upper body movement and opening your stride. And while most of the glory in the run form falls around foot strike... November 5, 2018 Stop Shuffling in Your Runs: Open Your Stride with... Running Form If you haven't caught the first two articles & videos on this topic, be sure to jump to this link and learn about running through fatigue, and this link on running from your core. When I work with ... November 1, 2018 Does Running from the Trunk Waste Energy? Running Form I posted a video not too long ago about Two Ways to Run Faster -- Even When You're Tired. In it, I discussed how you can incorporate more "trunk and core" muscles, essentially asking larger and str...
October 9, 2021 How to Use Strength to Improve Your Run Form Running Form When we talk about run form, conversations often revolve around cadence, posture or breath control. While these factors are super importa... October 9, 2021 The Factors That Slow Down Your Running and How to... Running Form While some runners cruise at a continuous pace on every run, most people will notice some variation in their stats. If you’re feeling parti... October 9, 2021 Fixing Big Rocks: How to Improve Run Form for Lasting... Running Form Form often falls to the bottom of the priority list for most runners, especially during racing season. We become super focused on speed o... July 24, 2021 Lunges for Runners (Glute-Focused) Running Form Think the best way to lunge is to step forward and drop the back knee? Think again. This traditional lunge isn’t ideal for runners as it fails to engage the glutes and core fully. As a Physical... July 22, 2021 How to Run Faster & Control Your Pace Running Form Running more consistent paces from start to finish is possible. The secret?Leveraging your run form. As runs and races progress, most runners fade, their paces slow, and with each passing mile,... July 20, 2021 TRY: Hamstring Stretch for Runners Running Form When runners look to get faster, they look in all the traditional places. Many will train harder by adding more miles, long runs, or speed work to their training plan. While this will produce res... July 14, 2021 Open Your Stride with the Figure-4 Run Form Drill Running Form Do you struggle to finish runs and races strong? If so, practice this run form drill and learn how to run faster -- even when you're tired. Here's the thing:When most runners get tired toward the ... July 10, 2021 How to Run From Glutes, Core Running Form If you want to run faster, finish runs stronger, and have better pace control, you need run from your glutes and core. Here's why:Most runners rely too heavily on their calves and knees to run. W... July 7, 2021 Run Form: Get Faster with This Stride Change Running Form If you want to run faster, finish races stronger, and hold consistent paces, you need to work on run form! Here's why:Most runners have a run form that limits their ability to run faster. As a Phy... July 5, 2021 The Secret to Running Faster, Without Training Harder or Running... Running Form If you want to run faster -- without having to run more miles or train harder, this email is for you. Here's why: There are a couple of ways most runners look to get faster: Run more milesAd... July 4, 2021 Quad & Thigh Stretch for Runners Running Form, Stretching Feel tight in the front of your thighs? This stretch is a great way to loosen up. As a Physical Therapist, most of my runners use the "heel-to-butt" stretch to loosen up and stretch their thighs. ... June 29, 2021 Must-Try: Hip Flexor Stretch for Runners Running Form, Stretching If you're a runner who struggles with shuffling, opening your stride, or running faster, you'll want to read below. Here's the big misconception: Running faster and finishing races stronger com... March 23, 2021 Strength Exercise for Better Run Form Injury Prevention, Running Form Most runners think their run form is all about their stride -- but it's so much more. Even the most minor changes will shift how you use your muscles, tendons, and bones. That's why any changes... March 21, 2021 Run Form Drill to Find Midfoot Running Form Want to transition to a clean midfoot strike? Give this drill a try. The drill is simple to do and can be worked into any warm-up, cool-down, or even practiced around the house. Why midfoot? We... March 21, 2021 How to Change Your Run Form (And Not Get Injured) Injury Prevention, Running Form If you want to improve your run form, you need to be careful! Why? Changing your run form will alter how you use your body while you run. Based on the changes made, new muscles and tendons will be... March 11, 2021 Improve Your Run Form on Hills Running Form If you struggle on hills -- you may want to look at your run form. Here's why:The force of gravity amplifies when running up and downhills. You will either be thrown harder into the ground (downh... March 6, 2021 How to Improve Your Run Form & Stride Running Form Does your stride feel slow and choppy? If so, you may be "tapping the breaks." Imagine driving down the road and tapping the brakes 160 times per minute. As you can imagine, it would be quite je... March 3, 2021 Runner's Stretch: Free Up Your Run Form Running Form If you feel tight and stiff -- this stretch has your name all over it. Tightness develops for multiple reasons. For runners, it usually from the nature of the sport. Runners are stuck in a singl... February 3, 2021 Hip Flexor Stretch for Runners Injury Prevention, Running Form Do you feel stiff and tight when you run? Maybe you struggle to pick up your feet when your run? If so, the stretch below is perfect for you. With more runners working from home and sitting mor... November 1, 2020 Run Form - It's More Than Footstrike Running Form, Strength Training There's a little-known secret about running form. Most runners think of run form as: FootstrikeCadenceArm positionLeaning As a Physical Therapist, I always work on these areas with my patien... October 28, 2020 The "Big Rocks" of Run Form Running Form If you have ever tried to work on your running form but only end up confused, tired, and frustrated, you're not alone. Why does this happen?Because you've become efficient at being inefficient. ... April 19, 2020 Glute Strength, Run Form, & Training Running Form Running like this will make any runner prone to injury (and slow them down)Be sure to check out the link below the video if you need help with your glute strength and training. Need Help w... February 19, 2020 How to Turn on Your Glutes Injury Prevention, Running Form, Strength Training Struggling with running form that is slowing you down or causing injury? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you... February 17, 2020 How to Foam Roll Your Calf Injury Prevention, Running Form Struggling with a lack of speed or injuries because of bad running form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you... February 13, 2020 How to Get More "Pop" In Your Stride Running Form Struggling with your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer injurie... February 10, 2020 Planks for Runners Injury Prevention, Running Form Struggling with a lack of speed or injuries because of bad running form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach yo... February 6, 2020 2 Exercises to Improve Running Form Running Form Struggling with a lack of speed or injuries because of bad running form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you... February 3, 2020 Run Form & Foot Placement Running Form Struggling with your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer injurie... January 30, 2020 How to Improve My Run Form Running Form Want help improving your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer inj... January 28, 2020 Calf Stretch for Runners Running Form Want to improve your run form? Join Physical Therapist Steve Gonser PT DPT for the Midfoot Project, a 5-week run form bootcamp that will teach you how you can run faster with fewer injurie... November 6, 2019 NYC Elite Run Form Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to improve your run form so you can run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below and sign up f... October 23, 2019 LIVE: Run Form Analysis Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunS... October 22, 2019 Finding the Right Running Shoes to Wear Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunS... October 20, 2019 Eliud Kipchoge's Run Form & How It Can Help Your... Running Form Do You Want to Improve Your Running Form? Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunS... October 17, 2019 How to Improve Run Form: Part II Running Form Improve Your Running Form Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunSmart Analysis ... October 15, 2019 How to Improve Run Form Injury Prevention, Running Form Improve Your Running Form Want to learn how to run faster, more efficiently, and with fewer injuries? Click the button below now and learn more about your own custom RunSmart Analysis ... August 1, 2019 Run Form that Wastes Energy (and Slows You Down) Running Form If you want to improve your knee drive and open your stride.... - Please don't let what you see in the above video happen. - If you want Steve's help, go here: 👇👇👇... July 28, 2019 How to Run Faster with Better Run Form Running Form Learn how to do this if you want to: 🏃 Finish runs stronger 🏃 Run faster 🏃 Hit your goals on race day - If you'd like my help, check out this link: 👇&#x... July 26, 2019 Secret to PR on Race Day (And Avoid Slowing Down) Running Form My PR for a marathon is 2:51... my half... 1:22. - Here's what I know to be true that can help you run faster in your own upcoming race. - If you want to avoid: ✅ Slowing mile afte... July 25, 2019 Necessary Changes to Run Faster (and Improve Efficiency) Running Form Which runner would you rather be? - Form matters -- especially if you want to hit your goals at your next race and NOT: 🏃♂️ Run more miles 🏃&#... July 23, 2019 How Tight Hamstrings Slow Down Runners Running Form Are your tight hamstrings slowing you down? - This stretch is for runners looking for better run form. Check out our new program that will teach how to open your stride to; Run Faster... July 20, 2019 Do you run like this? Running Form Most runners think that they need weekly speed workouts and more miles to get faster. But if you're really looking to nail your running goals, you'll need to stay injury-free. While speed ... July 18, 2019 Running Faster without Training Harder Running Form Most runners think that they need weekly speed workouts and more miles to get faster. But if you're really looking to nail your running goals, you'll need to stay injury-free. While speed ... July 17, 2019 Running Form to Avoid "The Wall!" Running Form Most runners are shuffler and scuffers by nature. And those who aren't? They usually adopt this run form when they are fatigued later in a run or race. The trouble with shuffling is that ... March 26, 2019 Run Form to Protect Your Joints, Knees Running Form Registration for the Midfoot Project Closes Soon For those wondering... no, the skeleton in the video is not a former patient... - Instead, I use it to show and teach you three simple analogi... March 22, 2019 2 Ways to Improve Your Running: Stronger Glutes & Running... Running Form Have you ever heard that you need “stronger glutes?” 🤔 - It’s something I work on with patient every day… and it’s included in the Midfoot Project. - Because great running form is us... March 17, 2019 Single Stretch to Improve Running Form Running Form 🔴 Want better running form? - Start using this stretch... - It will loosen stiff and tightness through the hips, calf, and hammys.... all in one move... And these are crucial a... March 16, 2019 Run Form: 2 Exercises to Run Midfoot Running Form You feel that? It's your butt! 🍑 Or as my polish grandmother would say.. "dupa" 😂 At https://midfootproject.com we have a week of training dedicated to "friends and helpe... March 13, 2019 Getting Off the Heel - Here's How to Do It... Running Form Wondering about running midfoot? - Above are two common run form mistakes, plus what your run form should resemble when you successfully transfer off your heel and onto your midfoot. - Fig... March 9, 2019 Running Form that Can Cause Knee Injury Running Form When you run like this… you’re setting yourself up for knee trouble. The knee is the most injured area in runners. So much so we have an injury known as “runner’s knee.” (so clever…) Bu... March 7, 2019 Run with Your Natural "Rubber Band" Running Form Wouldn't it be nice if you could get "free speed" in your running? If you run using your body's own "rubber bands" you actually can... Here's the thing... Most runners are heel strikers... November 8, 2018 Watch this Runner Open Her Stride to Run Faster Running Form Over the past few weeks I've covered less common topics when it comes to run form: upper body movement and opening your stride. And while most of the glory in the run form falls around foot strike... November 5, 2018 Stop Shuffling in Your Runs: Open Your Stride with... Running Form If you haven't caught the first two articles & videos on this topic, be sure to jump to this link and learn about running through fatigue, and this link on running from your core. When I work with ... November 1, 2018 Does Running from the Trunk Waste Energy? Running Form I posted a video not too long ago about Two Ways to Run Faster -- Even When You're Tired. In it, I discussed how you can incorporate more "trunk and core" muscles, essentially asking larger and str...
