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What are the things you should keep in mind while running?

Kai Ng
Certified Running Coach
Kai Ng is a USATF and RRCA Certified Running Coach at Run Coach Kai. Kai has competed in over 55 races and over 15 marathons, and has trained with 16x USA and World record holder Patti Catalano Dillonso. He specializes in coaching runners of all levels and showing people that everyone can be a runner. Kai is committed to helping his clients reach their goals by showing them how to run with proper form and holding them accountable to train consistently.

Kai Ng

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Remember to run tall and keep your shoulders relaxed. Move forward by pushing back. Do not do heel strikes or put too much weight on the balls of your feet.

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Would doing walks/jogs with a weighted backpack be OK, or would that just hurt my back?

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Walking with light weights is OK. Running/jogging with weight added is not too good for your lower back. The best run training is just to run.

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How can I help your breathing and chest when I run for long periods of time?

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Slow down a little, or even start walking, and let your breathing and heart rate go down a bit. When it feels better, start running again.

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I have to run in a 400 meter race in 4 days, but don't know what to do to improve. Help?

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Be sure to use a ball of foot strike, and run as close to the line as possible. Don't get too close unless you want to get disqualified. Run in good spikes, too!

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When I run, the right side of my rib cage starts to hurt. Is this common?

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Do "cramp stretches" before running, and make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Try to breathe with a cadence while running, as that can help you get more oxygen.

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