Making sure your stride is accurate.

As a runner, you want to ensure that your feet are spending just enough time on the ground. Too long or too short and you can cause stress on your muscles. 

Your goal: 45 steps by your left foot  in 30 seconds.

What does this mean? Your left foot should hit the ground 45 times in 30 seconds. Start your stop watch and begin to count. Stop your watch and look at how long it took you to reach 45 steps. If it is 30 seconds you have optimal form.

To correct your stride, run with someone who meets the goal and try to mimic their stride rate.

I have to credit Dr. John Definney with all his help and for this tip about correcting your stride rate.