Don’t Look down. It’s not good for your running posture. Lean slightly forwards and focus on the road about 20m ahead of you. Here are 6 more tips to help you improve your running form 1. Foot plant : your feet should land just infront of your body with a soft touch. ( a common mistake is to over-stride) 2. Stride length comes from leg extension and push off at the back, and not from over extending at the front. 3. Arm swing :keep the elbows at about 90degrees and naturally swing your arms back