John Trautmann is a 1992 US Olympian and 1- mile run World Record holder for men aged 45-49. Learn the key principles of sprinting form and technique as John demonstrates the mechanics involved:
- Sprinting Posture
- Relax your face, neck, and shoulders
- Run tall
- Keep your head up
- Arm Action
- Keep elbows bent at 90 degrees
- Drive elbows back
- Keep hands relaxed
- Leg Swing Cycle
- Bring heels close to the butt as possible
- Drive knees up
- Hip Drive
- Drive your hips forward
- Don’t reach with your feet
- Mid-Foot Landing
- Land on the middle of your foot
- Spring off into your next stride
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