Article Source: iAfrica.com

Written by -  Ronald Abjavee - March 31st, 2009

How do you run? This isn't a question of how far or how fast, of what type of training and racing you do, or of where and when you run. This question is about the physical act of running. How do you look compared with other runners? Is your running form efficient or wasteful, safe or risky?

Most runners don't know the answer to those questions because they never clearly see themselves in action. At most, they catch fleeting, fuzzy glimpses reflected in store windows, or they see still photos taken late in races. Few runners ever use a video to analyze their form or, better yet, submit to an expert's critique. Regardless of how you go about it, honing your running form is important. A stride that's both healthy and economical not only ensures more fruitful workouts, it also may correct bad habits that, if left unchecked, can lead to pain or injury.

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