Hiking, Running, Walking Tip

Soldiers trail to the top of Mt. Lemon.  18 mile hike total. part of the Arizona Trail

Here is a quick tip for better performance on long walks, hikes, or runs.

Try focusing on the back side or your body (posterior chain) for speed, strength, and endurance.  We generally focus on the front leg.  Try to focus on the back leg and the hip of that leg.  It will almost feel like your pushing the ground behind you.  Also, the left hip is connected with the right shoulder and visa verse.  So as your right leg moves back, your left shoulder will move back as well, almost like a twisting motion.  Try and visualize the muscles connecting from the back of the one hip moving backward and the muscles in a diagonal pattern to tho opposite shoulder.  The leg moving forward will take care of itself. And also remember that the legs follow the arms so if you want to move faster or if your getting tired, focus on pumping your arms.

Try it and tell us how it works for you.

Justin List