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Category: Run Form, Cadence & Gait

Running Form Fixes
Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait

20 Magical Run Form Fixes | Masterclass

*Disclaimer : This is all for general information and entertainment purposes only. I am not your doctor or physical/physio therapist and you should consult one even if for one session to help sort out any specific needs that you may […]

cadence running tips
Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Start Here

Fix This One Thing and Running Gets Way Easier | Cadence

There’s one number that separates smooth, effortless runners from the runners who feel like every mile is a fight. Elites track it. Beginners ignore it. And a lot of people get it wrong without even knowing. Improve this one thing, […]

fix running arm swing
Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

Stop Wasting Energy When You Run (Fix This First)

That runner with the ‘ugly’ arm swing just passed you at mile 8 looking perfectly fresh. Meanwhile, your picture-perfect form has you feeling tight, twisted and tired. Why is that? In this post, I’ll answer that and cover why arm […]

Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Strength, Plyos & Form Drills

A-Skips

You might’ve seen runners doing these fancy high-knee skips during their warmup. Looks simple, right? Just a little rhythm, a little bounce. Easy. Then five seconds in when you try it yourself… your brain short-circuits and your body forgets which […]

improve running cadence
Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait

Most Runners Get Cadence Wrong—Here’s How to Fix It

Most runners obsess over the output; time, pace, and their cadence but they completely ignore the input that drives all of it. It’s like polishing the dashboard on your car and expecting it to drive faster without touching the engine. […]

running form training tips
Podcast, Racing, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

Why Your Run Form Is Ruining Your Race—Here’s Scientific Proof

When you’re pushing through those final meters of a race, many runners picture themselves looking like this: Tall posture. Clean stride. Driving from the hips. But the reality, for most of us, is a bit more like this: Hunched shoulders. […]

how to fix overstriding
DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

3 Easy Tips to Fix Your Run Form in 7 Minutes | Overstriding

You don’t need new shoes or a new watch to ‘fix your form’ overnight. You just need to stop overstriding. I used to think I needed longer strides to run faster. Then I filmed myself and saw the truth: I […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Strength, Plyos & Form Drills

How To Use Spotify, Your Music & DJ Mixes To Run With Higher Cadence

What if your playlist could actually make you a better runner? In this episode, you’ll learn three easy ways to improve your cadence using the power of music. Whether it’s Spotify playlists, DJ mixes, or a metronome app, these practical […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait

What’s The Proper Running Footstrike? Heel vs. Midfoot vs Forefoot Strike

If you run a marathon in 5 hour or more, your foot hits the ground 50-60,000 times during a marathon. And a lot of crazy things happen when each of those foot strikes is slightly off. Think of it as […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait

These 3 Running Form Myths Almost Ruined My Marathon

My form was fine… until I ran slower. Key Takeaways It wasn’t the hard workouts that nearly broke me—it was the medium ones. The ones I thought were chill. The “I can hold this pace forever” marathon sessions. That’s where […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Start Here, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

Skips, Strides, Strides Windups & Run-Throughs Ultimate Toolkit For Distance Runners

How to Run Strides The Right Way Skips, Strides, Strides Windups & Run-Throughs Toolkit For Distance Runners I’m going to break down how running faster—even for just a few seconds—can make you a better distance runner. But here’s the catch: […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait

What Happens When a Run Coach Gets His Form Analyzed?

The Mirror You Didn’t Ask For I thought I was good. Like, solid B+ run form. Not elite, but I coach people for a living—shouldn’t I at least look like I know what I’m doing? Turns out… no. Not always. […]

Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Strength, Plyos & Form Drills, Trees and DLake

Use This Easy Run Drill Trick To Get Unreal Results

4 Uphill Form Drills & Plyometrics for runners Have you ever seen a runner with perfect form and wondered how they do it? Do they have a special genetic gift? Or did they work hard to develop their form? The […]

DLake & Friends, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait, Start Here

What Is Perfect Running Form? 6 Technique Tips For Faster Running

I used to obsess over my own running form, constantly thinking, ‘Do I look like I know what I’m doing?’ But then I realized, running isn’t a beauty contest. It’s about efficiency—what works for your body, not someone else’s. In […]

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