Form 101: Leg Movements
This segment covers six fundamentals of leg movement to develop in elementary school runners.


  1. Run tall. Keep the body upright and the head up so the chin is parallel to the ground. Do not hunch over, lean far forward or backward, or look up or down. Running tall keeps the body in alignment, and facilitates easier movement and breathing while promoting confidence.
  3. Stay relaxed throughout the body. It is especially important to relax muscle groups not directly involved in the running motion, such as the facial muscles, jaw, neck, shoulders, and hands. Cultivating a general sense of relaxation can have a positive psychological effect by promoting feelings of ease, comfort, and control.

Additional Points:

  • For ways to teach good posture, look at the activities featured in A Running Start.