How to practice running

Running is a form of exercise, but it is also an effective way to relax your body and mind. So everyone should maintain a good condition when running, don't be nervous, and don't be deliberate. These are all the prerequisites for how to practice running. Some people feel that they are not good enough at running, cannot achieve the expected results, or are uncomfortable running, so they want to know how to practice running and how to run correctly. Here are some ideas on how to practice running.

There is no fixed pattern for running movements. As long as the movements of various parts of the body are coordinated and smooth, and do not cause tense movements, it is generally an effective running movement. First of all, you must have a good body posture, and the prerequisite for a good body posture is proper muscle strength. Some exercises that can strengthen muscle strength, such as sit-ups, push-ups, alternating squat jumps, pull-ups, etc., are beneficial for maintaining a good body posture and obtaining effective running movements.

The standard running posture is to keep the head and torso upright, the body quite relaxed, the head raised, the eyes looking straight ahead, the arms hanging naturally, and the fingers lightly clenched and slightly toward the midline of the body. When you step forward, your foot should be directly under your body's center of gravity. People who are new to running make the mistake of taking too big a stride; that is, when the foot steps forward, the moment the foot lands is in front of the body's center of gravity. Other common mistakes include: toes pointing inward or outward when the feet touch the ground; the body bouncing too obviously; the arms swinging too much or to the left or right. Running movements should be smooth and natural, and all over-emphasized movements should be reduced to a minimum. Never run on tiptoe; this is a common mistake among beginners. In this running method, every time the toes touch the ground, the calf muscles and heel joints are under a considerable load. Over time, the calves will feel pain. For endurance long-distance running, it is reasonable to run with your heels or the entire sole of your foot landing on the ground.

How to practice running is an open question with no unified answer. Different people have different understandings of running, and have different purposes and requirements for running. Therefore, everyone should adjust their running methods according to their own situation and their own health status. They should not blindly pursue speed or follow the crowd, which will eventually lead to adverse consequences and be counterproductive.