The Zen of Running

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To really improve your running or distance-walking efficiency and minimize your risk for injury, put these tips from accomplished ultra-marathon runner and author of Chi Running Danny Dreyer into practice:

• Make sure you legs are aligned, with your feet pointing forward.As you lean forward to run, ensure that both your knees are bent at similar angles, and that your heels swing up evenly as you stride.
• Have your shoulders levelled without either side being higher than the other, rounded forward or pinned back.
• Your arms should mirror the amount of elbow bend in each, with your hands relaxed and fingers gently curled.
• Relax your neck without tilting it to either side, too far forward or to the back.
• Check that your shoes fit equally well on both feet so that the tension placed on each is balanced.