Myrvold Coaching

Running used to feel heavy and uncomfortable for me. I thought I just lacked fitness, but it was actually my technique holding me back.

When I fixed my form, everything changed:
🔥 Less pain
⚡️ More speed with less effort
💨 Better flow
🏃‍♂️ And running finally felt good

Here are the 5 things that helped me improve fast:

1️⃣ Shorter, quicker strides
Long strides slow you down and drain energy.

2️⃣ Land under your hips
Overstriding makes you “brake” every step and overload your knees and shins.

3️⃣ Slight forward lean
Think downhill. Let gravity work for you.

4️⃣ Strong, tall posture
Don’t collapse in your upper body. Stay stable and controlled.

5️⃣ Rhythmic breathing
A steady pattern keeps you relaxed and smooth.

👇 Could you spot the difference?

If you run like the first video you probably hate running.

Here’s why:
Efficiency.

Most runners mentally just run by putting one leg in front of the other.
While this mentality is not necessarily wrong…
It can lead to injury (and it has for me).

Why?
Because without proper form, you are likely relying TOO much on your quads, calves, and hamstrings.
And while those muscles should be active…
It creates an imbalance that can increase the impact on your legs.

It’s the reason why:
You get knee pain.
You get shin splints.
And you feel running is so much harder than it should be.

Energy-efficient running comes from your hips.
Specifically hip extension and glute drive.

I use a cue called the “Skater Technique” to help me remember this while running.

💡 Here’s how to do it:
1️⃣ Knee Drive – Lift your knee a little higher than usual.
2️⃣ Midfoot Striking – Land your foot right below your hips.
3️⃣ Knee Flexion – As your foot pushes off, bend your knee and cycle it forward smoothly.
4️⃣ Cadence – Keep your strides quick and light. Short ground contact time.

Keep these cues in mind and your runs will hopefully become less painful — and a lot more enjoyable.

Hope this helps 🏃‍♂️