How to run like a tri-geek 1. Run tall - think about a good upright posture, like a string attached to your head trying to pull you off your feet.
2.Land on your mid-foot - it is okay if your heel touches the ground but there should be no force in the impact. If your heel impacts first this will do two things. It will greatly increase the risk of injury and it will also act as if you put the brakes on with every foot strike.
3. Slight forward lean - try standing straight and tall, now without bending lean forward, what do you feel? You should be on your mid-foot and there should be little presure on your heel. Done correctly someone should be able to put their fingers under your heels and not hurt them.
4. Cadence - this is how many times your feet hit the ground, between 180 and 200 foot strikes is recommended. This is a personal preference though so count your own and see what feels the best for you. 5. Arms - usually not much thought is put into arms, but they are very important when running. When your legs are tired you can concentrate on moving your arms and your legs will follow. You want to lock your arms in at ninety degrees at the elbow, not ridged though you still want them relaxed. Then you want to swing them straight forward and straight back, not across the body. If you go across the body your feet will follow which could also lead to injuries.