Outdoor run
Outdoor running at an even pace, landing softly under your centre of mass.
How to do it
- Start with 5–10 minutes of walking or easy jogging as a warm-up.
- Lean slightly forward from the ankles with relaxed shoulders.
- Land on the midfoot under your centre of mass, not far out in front.
- Use a short, quick stride with the arms bent and swinging along the body.
- Breathe evenly and choose a pace at which you can speak in short phrases.
- Run the set distance at the target pace and finish with a walk.
Key technique cue
Maintain a steady pace and relaxed breathing; land under your center of mass.
Common mistakes
- ✕ Overstriding with a heel strike
- ✕ Starting too fast and fading
- ✕ Tight shoulders and arms crossing the body
- ✕ Increasing distance too abruptly
Benefits
- ✓ Builds endurance
- ✓ Strengthens the legs and core
- ✓ Pace and distance are easy to tailor
Progression: from easier to harder
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About the exercise
Outdoor running is the basic cyclic load for endurance. The legs, glutes and core work while the heart and lungs get a steady load. It suits beginners who build volume gradually and experienced runners working on distance and pace.
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