How I Fixed My Running Form | Marathon Prep - Shervin Shares

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of How I Fixed My Running Form from Shervin Shares. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

A full body mobility test revealed weak hip abductors/glutes and excessive over‑stride causing lower‑back and ankle pain.
Video analysis showed the foot landing too far ahead; the goal is to land the leg directly under the body with a ~90° knee angle and a slight forward lean.
Simple drills (cheek‑cheek, “horse‑paw”) and daily glute‑activation exercises dramatically improve the loading response and reduce hip drop.
Shoes with a 4–8 mm heel drop and a focus on knee‑lift help keep the stride short and efficient.
Metabolic testing identified a comfortable cruising pace (~8:30 min / mile) and the lactate threshold zone for marathon training.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up (5 min easy) – focus on dynamic hip & ankle mobility.
Glute‑Activation Drill – 30 sec of “cheek‑cheek” (alternating side‑to‑side hip squeezes) every 2 min during a 10‑min run. Keep knees slightly higher than usual, but don’t over‑do high‑knees.
Foot‑Landing Drill – Run 4 × 30 sec intervals at a comfortable pace, concentrating on landing the foot under the body (aim for a 90° knee angle). Slightly lean forward, keep stride length short.
Cool‑down (5 min) – easy jog + static glute/hip stretches. Adjust paces to your current fitness; the structure is the key, not the exact speed.

Closing Note: Try this form‑focused routine today and notice how a few minute‑long adjustments can make a big difference in comfort and efficiency. You can easily customize the paces and intervals in the Pacing app to match your own training level. Keep it consistent, be patient, and watch your runs get smoother and faster! 

Remember to watch the full Shervin Shares video for deeper insights and additional drills.