Want to walk the walk — or in this case, run the run? Then it’s time to learn how to talk the talk! We’ve translated all of the most common terms that runners use to refer to races, injuries, and more.
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General
Form. This is how you use your body when you run. Try to keep the upper body tall yet relaxed and swing your arms forward and back at low 90-degree angles.
Foot strike. There’s a right way and a wrong way to make every step count. A runner should strike the ground with their mid-foot, not the tippy-toes or heels. Try using li…
Want to walk the walk — or in this case, run the run? Then it’s time to learn how to talk the talk! We’ve translated all of the most common terms that runners use to refer to races, injuries, and more.
Westend61/Getty Images
General
Form. This is how you use your body when you run. Try to keep the upper body tall yet relaxed and swing your arms forward and back at low 90-degree angles.
Foot strike. There’s a right way and a wrong way to make every step count. A runner should strike the ground with their mid-foot, not the tippy-toes or heels. Try using li…
