What To Do With Your Arms When You Run
July 31st, 2011
The arms provide balance and coordination with your legs. Good balance and conditioning is a must when it comes to marathon training. Your hands control the tension in your upper body, so don’t clench your hands in fists. Let your fingers lightly touch your palms (imagine carrying a potato chip in each hand). Elbows should be bent at 90 degrees and should swing forward and back. Don’t drive your arms forward as you run, drive them backward. Keep your arms close to the torso but don’t allow them to cross the midline of your body as they swing back and forth. If you feel tension in your arms or shoulders, let your arms drop to your sides and shake them out.
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