Why Do Pro Runners Kick So High? | Professional Running Technique

One of the most notable skills of elite runners is their stride, in particular the recovery phase. This might sound insignificant but watch any pro-long-distance runner and you’ll see how they almost kick their bottom at the end of each stride. We want to find out why and if it’s something the rest of us could learn and benefit from too.

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