Running Techniques and Principles

What is essential for any athlete, whether they're sprinting or participating in a long-distance race?

• Listening to music

• Maintaining an upright posture

• Wearing the right shoes

• Eating a big meal before the race

What is a fundamental aspect of correct running form?

• Swinging arms randomly

• Pumping arms

• Holding arms still

• Keeping arms behind the back

What is crucial for athletes to master in long-distance running?

• Warming up effectively

• Eating a lot of food

• Skipping the warm-up

• Running at full speed from the start

What is a technique known as 'knee drive'?

• Running with arms above the head

• Dragging the feet on the ground

• Lifting the front knee high and straightening the back leg fully

• Running with bent knees

What is another critical aspect of long-distance running besides proper form?

• Proper pacing

• Wearing heavy clothing

• Running with eyes closed

• Ignoring hydration

What is essential post-race for athletes to help the body recuperate?

• Cooling down and implementing recovery strategies

• Eating a large meal

• Immediately going to sleep

• Running another race

What helps prevent injury and increase flexibility in long-distance running?

• Not stretching at all

• Only stretching the arms

• Dynamic stretches and movements specific to running

• Sitting down before the race

What should athletes focus on during a long-distance race?

• Bending at the waist

• Holding the torso straight and vertical

• Looking around at the scenery

• Swinging arms wildly

What is a technique to encourage proper arm movement in long-distance running?

• Swinging arms in circles

• Keeping arms behind the back

• Imagining lightly gripping a small bird in each hand

• Holding a heavy weight in each hand

What is the proper arm movement in long-distance running?

• Pumping arms from 'hip to lip'

• Keeping arms close to the sides

• Holding arms still

• Swinging arms randomly