Looking down may distract you and negatively affect your form. While maintaining a forward focus, also take time to make glances at your other surroundings, especially when on a road or sidewalk.
Avoid looking down or up, as you will restrict your air ways and put added stress on your neck, which can lead to early fatigue and excess strain. An occasional twist or turn of your head to stretch out your neck is okay, but return to the forward level position afterwards.
For faster pace running you may want to drop your shoulders back an inch to orient your body more forward.
Avoid straightening your hand or holding a very tight fist; have a relaxed hold.
For a slower pace, knee keep your knees lower, but focus more on the push force rather than knee height to push forward.
Do not land on your heel, doing so sends all the impact of the strike to your ankle and knee. [2] X Expert Source Kai NgCertified Running Coach Expert Interview. 25 May 2021. When aiming for faster paces, you may shift towards your toes more as you lean farther forward.
Beepers or music with matching beat pace can help with your cadence.
