How to do it
Drive your knees upward forcefully on each stride.
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Start with a dynamic warm-up to activate your muscles.
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Stand at the starting line with feet shoulder-width apart.
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On 'Go', explode forward with powerful strides.
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Pump your arms vigorously to aid in speed and balance.
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Keep your head up and look straight ahead.
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Decelerate gradually after crossing the finish line to avoid abrupt stopping.
Expert tip
Warm up thoroughly with dynamic stretches to prevent injury. Focus on explosive power from your legs and maintain a forward lean from the ankles, not the waist.
Common mistakes
- ✕Overstriding with heavy heel strikes
- ✕Letting arms cross the body's midline
- ✕Looking down instead of straight ahead