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Originally Posted by TheSizzle36
I don't know that I could answer that question. My arms are fairly relaxed, but I don't know the slightest about stride or how hard I am setting my feet down. Do good running stores know how to answer these questions and, tying into an earlier point, would they be able to help me find good shoes for me? (If so, any recommendations?
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What sound do you hear as your foot plants? If it's a gentle sound, then you're doing it correctly, if it's a thud, you're doing it incorrectly.
There are different theories whether you land midsole or heel but that's too complex for now.
What are your hands doing? Are they open, balled or clenched? You should be able to hold a tissue between your index and thumb but so lightly it would almost fall out.
What is the swing of your arms? Gentle and forward or thrashing? I thrash often. Not good.
What are you doing with your jaw? Loose.
What posture are you using?
Correct form early will benefit you later on.
You cannot just run, you must learn to run in a healthy form.