Tips for Proper Running Posture
Running pictures of Joy: courtesy “Dave Albo, Lane1photos”
FROM A N AT I O N A L SENIOR GAMES CHAMPION
Staying physically active as we age is key to increasing our health span. Whether it’s walking, fishing, hiking, lifting weights or playing a sport, exercise can help us enjoy healthier years. Studies show that running is especially good from a cardiovascular standpoint. However, if you observe different runners, you’ll quickly realize that not everyone has the same form, which begs the question: Is running posture important?
Growing Bolder went to an expert to help drill down on the basics of the perfect running form. In an interactive discussion airing on Facebook and Twitch, National Senior Games champion Joy Upshaw offered a demonstration of her six tips for proper running posture. Upshaw, 60, is a Masters Track and Field Hall of Fame member. She has won 24 Masters World Championships in track and field, including six titles in the hurdles and relays. She has spent more than 35 years as a USATFCertified Coach and is the founder of her own track club for boys and girls. Upshaw enthusiastically offered to help the Growing Bolder community set new goals of what older adults can achieve physically by raising the bar on living a healthier lifestyle that includes running. Following are Coach Upshaw’s keys to the fundamentals of running.
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