how do i run fast with light feet? (reps)

[xchampx]

like not making noise while running and landing silently?


cause when i run my steps are so damn loud

and when i land from a simple jump its loud. its really straining my knees

[PitbullJR]

run on the balls of ur toes when sprinting. Start slow to work the technique

[xxtwistedxx]

probably have a forward lean and a strong heel strike. like above- run on the balls of your feet.

[txapn]

said perfectly above run on the balls of your feet. sounds like your running flat footed!

[LILpainLILgain]

run barefeet. make sure you dont hear a slapping noise. and also it shouldnt hurt your feet

[decafchicken]

Sprint uphill or on a steep incline treadmill. It naturally makes you run with good form. High knees + on the balls of your feet

[mjlindne]

like not making noise while running and landing silently?


cause when i run my steps are so damn loud

and when i land from a simple jump its loud. its really straining my knees

run barefoot. If your form sucks, ie heel stomping or whatever it will be uncomfortable. If you're running with good form it should be relatively quiet. You want to land on the outside edge of the middle of your foot and roll up to the balls of your feet.

[GodsAngina]

you're htting the ground with your feet in front of you, you need to ht the ground behind your hips.

[viperjax]

Practicing on grass or on carpet is the best approach. Also you want to have strong calves. This is at times ovelooked because a runner will have enomous quads/glutes/hams but if your calves aren't proportionately strong enough to absorb the enormous forces being transmitted through the balls of your feet your body will adjust to a heel strike to prevent injury.

Also it is 100% myth that elite sprinters run 'light' (click myth for article).

[bigwillysmalbis]

strong bump but is running on the balls of your feet the proper mos effective correct sprinting technique?

[blitz042000]

I agree with the running on the balls of your feet. Also paw at the ground like your trying to pull it towards you with your toes it will keep your feet light and help you get them back of the ground quicker.

[Jimbo48]

Wear headphones!

[jgb99]

+1 for barefoot running...if not then at least in a pair of minimalist shoes

Also, loud runners tend to be quad dominant or 'push' runners, whilst quiet runners tend to be hamstring dominant or 'pull' runners...get that posterior chain stronger with Glute Ham raises, Reverse Hypers, Deadlift variations (particluarly RDL and SLDL).

[EastonAssassin]

Running barefoot on some turf for extended periods of time will strengthen everything from the top of your legs to the tips of your toes and forces you into the natural heel strike and into a pronation. This in the long run will make you a stronger runner with a natural motion once the shoes come back on.

[xchampx]

after two years, am i doing it right?

basically angle your upper body forward when running, to the point where it feels like the balls of your feet is pushing you forward.

but not too far forward or you will fall flat on your face.