Great Running Technique tip: Run like a dead octopus 

In basically all sports with dynamic movements where you have to create power, the majority of the power comes from the centre of the body, the core and the hip. In addition, relaxation is very important. This is true in golf, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, tennis, football, baseball, cross-country skiing, discus, javelin throwing, shot put and so on.
The power comes from the centre of the body, the core and the hip. It is the hip that creates the drive in the arms when hitting a baseball or a golf ball or throwing a discus. The arms are mostly relaxed. If you tense your arms instead of letting the power come from your hip, you won't do so well. Same thing in running. You should not try to work hard with your legs. It's the hip that drives them and the legs are mostly relaxed.
To get this movement in both running and the other sports I mentioned here, you can use the instruction: "Run like a dead octopus".
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Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine.
Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: www.fredrikzillen.com
You find the Swedish version at: www.fredrikzillenonline.se
Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine.
Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: www.fredrikzillen.com
You find the Swedish version at: www.fredrikzillenonline.se
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