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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Great advice, 15:47! 
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Thank you! 15:47, here.

Sorry, OP, you specifically mentioned that your DD could use guidance on her form and technique. It's great that you're focusing on these earlier, than later--b/c it's harder to unlearn inefficient running habits. A few tips to consider (from my perspective):

[b]Technique[/b]
&gt; &quot;Bird In Flight&quot; (BIF). I learned this in HS XC. Watch birds that soar really high. They use A LOT of energy to reach coasting altitudes. Same with running. Start strong. Get up there. Find your cruising pace. Settle in. Wind and expanded wings (legs) doing the work. She's a BIF.

&gt; Control breathing. Running's hard. The more she can control her breathing, the more efficiently she'll get the needed oxygen to her muscles. Have her work on taking deep and controlled breathes--where she'll eventually be able to time her breaths with her steps. To me, when these two sync, that's BIF.

&gt; Pass fast. When she's racing, pass competition fast and strong; not slow and labored. This usually deflates competition.

[b]Form[/b]
&gt; Relax. When she's running, have her focus on relaxing every muscle in her body aside from those needed to finish the run. If you watch some pro runners, you'll notice their facial cheeks jiggling and they look like they're in a trance. Same with cheetahs chasing their prey. They are being efficient--no wasted movement/energy. To me, that's BIF.

&gt; Arms. Longer the distance; lower the arms. Shorter the distance; higher the arms. Try to keep hands below chest-level for longer distances; and at least chest-level for shorter distances, or when finishing strong on a distance run.

&gt; Lean in. Our bodies aren't really aerodynamic, so have her do a little bit of a lean forward as she runs to help cut the air. Just a slight lean, though. [/quote]

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