The solution: Make sure that you don't lunge forward with your feet. Focus on landing mid-sole, with your foot directly underneath your body with every step. A short, low arm swing is the key to keeping your stride short and close to the ground.
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10 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid
By Christine Luff, About.com Guide
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The problem: One of the most common injury-causing running form mistakes is overstriding, or landing heel first with your foot well ahead of your body's center of gravity. Some runners assume that a longer stride will improve their speed or running efficiency, but that's not the case. Overstriding wastes energy since it means you're braking with each foot strike.
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- Running Mistake #1: Wrong Shoes
- Running Mistake #2: Too Much, Too Soon
- Running Mistake #3: Overstriding
- Running Mistake #4: Losing Control on Hills
- Running Mistake #5: Bad Upper Body Form
- Running Mistake #6: Not Drinking Enough
- Running Mistake #7: Wrong Clothes
- Running Mistake #8: Overtraining
- Running Mistake #9: Going Out Too Fast
- Running Mistake #10: Not Fueling Properly
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