How-To Guides about Running & Walking

Are you an avid runner who's jogged almost every day since your twenties but have found recently that you just can't run as long, or that you start to feel pain more easily? Then check out this running video for a helpful series of technique drills that will help you strengthen your muscles and correct your form.

Why run in intervals rather than either slow, medium speed, or fast during your daily jog? Interval training, which alternates between slow, medium, and fast, surprises your body by constantly changing the pace. This makes your body work harder in the same amount of time as your usual run.

Running on natural terrain - we're talking forests, hills, etc. - is nothing at all like running on flat, paved concrete. But despite this fact many runners who switch from concrete to a natural trail don't change their running technique to adapt to the new terrain. This is not a good idea because it can cause serious injury.

Running uphill is way harder than tumbling downhill or running on a flat surface due to the incline. And when you're running on natural terrain, like a hill, the incline can change quickly and can also be clouded by rocks, plants, and other things that get in the way.

Shin splints suck, as you may well know if you've ever been forced to run two miles in P.E. with shin splints. But you don't have to just accept them as a fact of life, especially if you're a runner who jogs around a few days a week.

Stronger legs and feet equal more endurance capacity when running, whether you do long distance or prefer sprinting. So make sure you don't injure yourself and prevent plantar fasciitis by completing this simple runner's exercise.

If you can walk, then you can do this exercise. Many exercise moves force you to contort your body like a German pretzel, often resulting in tilting over in a ball of confusion before the lifting or the squating even begin.

It's important to keep up your fitness regime year round. As tempting as it may be to abandon outdoor exercise like running in the wintertime, you can't give in to the cold.In this tutorial, learn how to dress properly for cold weather running so that you'll barely remember the season.Seasoned runner, Tim Vanorden shows you the best clothing to wear when running outdoors in the winter or any other chilly day of the year. By following the advice and tips in this video, you will be prepared and...

Chi running focuses on core muscles, integrating body and mind, and long-term performance to enhance the joy of running. In this tutorial, you will learn how to harness your Chi and improve your running technique and overall fitness.You Will Need • Focus • Technique • Deep breaths • Good posture • Form

Increased speed is what every runner wants. Enabling your legs to move freely but in perfect form is key to getting the most out of each step as you run. This video will demonstrate how to increase speed and stride length by running stairs.

Joel Harper from Runners World TV is going to show you how an ab workout properly named the "karate kid". For this ab exercise you are going to need a small medicine ball preferably one with sand inside and you are going to want to place it between your two feet while standing. Now, you want to squeeze the ball with your feet and then jump and try and toss the ball as far as you can into the air. Depending on the health of your knees you can work on flexibility also by after throwing it into...

Sprinytting isn't just running to your maximum level. There is technique to maximize your runs, gain speed and get the best workout possible. This video show you exactly how to improve your sprinting technique.

Users will need an exercise ball to perform this exercise. Begin by going on your knees and elbows on the ball. Users basically go into a plank position in the ball. Now users will need to go into a straight position from the shoulders to the knees. Now users will draw the alphabet using their elbows, while rolling the ball. To make the exercise more challenging, users may choose to lift one or both knees off the ground while doing the exercise. This video will benefit those viewers who want to...

Professional trainer Joel Harper shows us how to do the "abs matrix" a runner's abs workout.

When the foot does not roll inward enough after the outside of the heel hits the ground, this results in Underpronation. The act of underpronation is visually depicted by an individual running on a treadmill; as the runner slows down via slow motion, one can see that the excess pressure of the body is only bearing down on the outside edges of the person's feet, as the foot neglects to roll inward. One can tell if they are underpronating by checking their footwear (running shoes, etc.), to see...

Professional trainer Joel Harper shows us how to do the Tick Tock runner's ab workout.

Breathing oxygen is an extremely important component of staying alive, right? Well, the same goes for running. If you're not breathing properly, you're running is going to suffer.The most important thing is that you breathe comfortably. Do what feels right. Your body breathes instinctively - even while you're sleeping, your lungs and corresponding muscles are going through the motions. Running while breathing does not have to be complicated. As long as oxygen is entering your respiratory...

Follow along as Budd Coates shows us a workout designed to teach us to run faster over tough inclines. The workout is called Sixes and Sevens. -After a 15-20 minute workout on the treadmill increase the incline of the treadmill to 6%. We are going to do this at a Marathon Pace for 90 seconds. -Then take a one minute recovery at 0% incline. -Then boost the incline up to 7%, do this at a Marathon Pace for one minute. -Then take another recovery for two minutes at 0% incline. -That is considered...

There are a number of exercises you can do to improve your jumping and running. Start by standing with one leg forward and one leg back with both feet pointing forward. Keep the pressure on the heel of your front foot and position your back foot on its toes. Lower by bending your front knee and stop when your back knee almost touches the ground. Explode upwards extending both legs as you do. When landing try to remain balanced and return to the split squat position.

Shave precious seconds off your running time and you just might win your next 5K.You Will Need* Running shoes* Interval training* Strength training* Cross-training* Time trials* A caffeinated beverage

Prevent soreness and bruising after running by using this parallel lacing technique.You Will Need:* A pair of sneakers* Two laces

When running for more than 30 minutes, you'd better hydrate along the way. For every 1% dehydrated you get, your performance can suffer up to 5%.

Watch this how to video to learn Nordic pole walking in 6 easy steps. Learn the basic of adjusting your poles to proper walking techniques. Its a great low impact outdoor exercise.

Give your toes some breathing room by using two sets of shoelaces. This simple trick will make your running a lot less painful.

Watch this how to video to learn how to lace your shoes in parallel. This technique is great for easing pressure on your foot while your run.

Relieve foot pressure with this shoe lacing technique. It is a great way to eliminate hot spots for those who have high arches.

Use these crossover drills to increase agility in your legs.

Use these drills in order to increase your agility and your general athletic capabilities.

Learn how to cut right and left and into a sprint with the help of this series of hurdle training drills.

Learn how to reinforce proper mechanics and improve your athletic performance with the help of this series of skip and run drills.

Learn how to perform this lateral crossover skip drill in order to maintain a full range of motion.

Learn how to make sure that your feet are kept apart when running with the help of this 2-step lateral run drill.

Learn how to utilize this ankle bounce exercise as a part of your ladder training workout, geared at improving your athletic ability.

Mike Sell explains the perfect technique for running and running is the simplest of all activities. You simply place one foot in front of another and move forward, but you will enjoy running more when you are using these techniques.