Comments on: Proper Treadmill Form

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:51:12 +0000

Hi Kyle, Thanks for checking out the blog. I continue to find that running in a straight line is also still a little challenging on the treadmill. I used to look down a lot and I think the more I looked at my feet the more crooked I ran. Now I tend to fixate on something directly in front of me and stare at that rather than my feet and I think I run straighter. It’s also helpful to make sure you’re going at a pace and incline that you feel you have control over. Also, your arms will provide you more balance if you pump them rather than hold on. Try relaxing your shoulders and keeping your arms bent at a 90-degree angle and pump them in rhythm with your stride. If you search on this blog for the post “Treadmill Ten” there is a whole string of comments loaded with advice for treadmill running and you might find some additional helpful tips there. Hopefully this is a helpful start! Like anything though, practice is probably what will help make the most difference.

By: Kyle B

Kyle B — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:49:49 +0000

Hey Natalie, How do you overcome the issue of not being able to run in a straight line? I try to run on the treadmill, but I sway way to much to the point of nearly falling off. I found that, while not ideal, I have to hold on. Any suggestions?

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By: timstaines (Tim Staines)

timstaines (Tim Staines) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:08:36 +0000

Did I mention that my wife is a runner/writer? Her most recent post:http://healthandrunning.com/running/proper-treadmill-form

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:47:20 +0000

Glad it’s helpful Kellie! Do you run on the beach much? I have to imagine running in the sand presents its own challenges, but ones that would totally be worth figuring out just to be on the beach!

By: Kellie

Kellie — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:46:48 +0000

GREAT post. I live in FL so don’t use the treadmill that much with the exception of hill runs (since it is flat here and you have GREAT tips!! Thanks for sharing!