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Vlog – Running Form “Nips Hips and Chips”

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23 Oct

I really want to do a video every Wednesday or Thursday so you can plan which days to avoid RER and/or watch my vlogs while your boss is in a meeting. So, saying it here makes it official – stay tuned!

Today’s vlog is about running form – how to move your arms while running. Yes, it’s not rocket science and yet there are still hundreds of people doing ‘the T-Rex’ while running. Is it you?

t rex loves you a little bit

t rex cant clap

Here is a fun way to remind yourself to have proper arm form while running – “Nips, Hips and Chips”

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    1. Monica says

      2013-10-30 at 9:27 am

      Thank you! Had a long run on Saturday that I would not have gotten through without this. Of course, I imagined my chips had guacamole on them and I didn’t want it to fall off. That seemed to work best.

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    2. Sarah C. says

      2013-10-25 at 7:54 am

      Glad I actually watched this – I really needed this tip. I’ve found myself twisting lately, and it’s making the outside of my hip ache. Glad to have something to say to myself to help keep me straight on my next run.

      Reply
    3. Aurora@Fitness is Sweet says

      2013-10-24 at 10:20 pm

      Please tell me you’ve practicing running carrying a chip in each hand…

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    4. Mave says

      2013-10-24 at 9:09 pm

      This is great! I usually need things like mnemonic devices to help me remember things and your “Nips, Hips, Chips” is snappy enough to help me do just do that! Thanks!

      Reply
    5. april says

      2013-10-24 at 12:33 pm

      LOVE this vlog, although it’d be even better if you dressed up as a t-rex… just sayin’ 😉

      Reply
    6. Ashley says

      2013-10-24 at 11:23 am

      I’d be a T-Rex — for sure.

      Love the video, definitely a good idea to wait until the boss is away though lol.

      Reply
    7. Becca L. says

      2013-10-24 at 10:30 am

      You make the cutest videos! Love this — thanks for the nip hip chip tip! (ha! I think I’m so clever.)

      Reply
    8. Anna @ Fitness à la Anna says

      2013-10-24 at 10:14 am

      That was awesome – short, sweet and helpful with a little twist of highlarity. Looking forward to the next vlog 🙂

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    9. Jamie says

      2013-10-24 at 9:41 am

      Hey Monica, I’m a newcomer to your blog and this Vlog won me over even more. I’m guilty of t-rexing, blade handing, and teetering between overarching & hunchbacking so this is a SUPER helpful video, keep them coming!!

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    10. janetha says

      2013-10-24 at 8:57 am

      I am a sucker for alliteration… so this made my day. Also, I heart your arms. Weird, but true.

      Reply
    11. Nicole says

      2013-10-24 at 8:05 am

      Great Post!

      I keep laughing at the image of t-rex running.

      Thanks for making me laugh.

      Reply
    12. Rebecca Jo says

      2013-10-24 at 7:37 am

      I love this! Its a simple reminder!!! I see people all the time swinging their arms across their body & it makes me cringe.

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    13. C. says

      2013-10-24 at 6:34 am

      Ha to to the t-Rex icons…so true!

      Reply
    14. lindsey b says

      2013-10-24 at 6:31 am

      Love this! I am way guilty of the “chicken wing” arms….not good. I am working so hard on fixing, and this little mantra will be great!

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    15. Jenny says

      2013-10-24 at 4:27 am

      Love it!! Cute, informative and easy to remember!

      Reply
    16. Jelena says

      2013-10-24 at 3:27 am

      Um, I guess it means that my iPod should not be in my hand 🙂

      Reply
    17. Tartanjogger @tartanjogger.com says

      2013-10-23 at 11:42 pm

      I definitely run with T. Rex arms! 😮

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    18. Ash says

      2013-10-23 at 11:11 pm

      So this should be my new marathon mantra eh? 🙂 love the baked lays

      Reply
    19. Jason D @ Imp Strength says

      2013-10-23 at 10:55 pm

      I need to get a major run in sometime soon. Confession Time: I had a major breakdown tonight after my strength training session and put down almost 2 cups of granola… yikes! Time to hit the trails this weekend to burn some of that off!!!

      Reply
    20. Debi says

      2013-10-23 at 10:41 pm

      Fantastic vlog. I’ve been thinking of trying it out as well. In the Runasana class I teach, the focus was on shoulders today, so I took a bag of Baked Lays for my students. We ran carrying our potato chips. I love the nips and hips part. Fun!

      Reply
    21. Al @ HerBearings says

      2013-10-23 at 8:34 pm

      Haha.
      A friend JUST complimented a a running picture of me on my blog, and I responded by saying something to the effect of how I had T-Rex running arms. Perfect timing! I like the tips!

      Reply
    22. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

      2013-10-23 at 7:56 pm

      Love this!

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    23. LosingLindy says

      2013-10-23 at 7:52 pm

      man now I want to eat chips! 😉

      Reply
    24. Jane says

      2013-10-23 at 7:41 pm

      New follower here…loving your blog! And this vlaog is great. I am trying to learn about proper running form so this was perfect! I hope you do more running form vlogs…

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-24 at 7:05 am

        Hello Jane! Welcome to RER 🙂

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    25. Jen Y says

      2013-10-23 at 7:37 pm

      Love the video…you have a great speaking voice! I have been so focused on cadence and mid foot strike, that I forget about the arms. Great reminder. Thanks!

      Reply
    26. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

      2013-10-23 at 6:59 pm

      Obviously a velociraptor. Cause, obviously.

      Though I’ve been told that I run like a T-rex.

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    27. Livi says

      2013-10-23 at 6:13 pm

      totally a pterodactyl ! just something about them…

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    28. Angela says

      2013-10-23 at 5:29 pm

      haha love this!!! If you forget the chips you’ll end up doing the Tom Cruise sprint!

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    29. Kate House says

      2013-10-23 at 4:59 pm

      Love the “chips” addition! I always picture that I’m holding an egg in each hands, but chips are more delicious!

      Reply
    30. Ali says

      2013-10-23 at 4:48 pm

      Nice! Great tips! I’ve spent a lot of time over the years wondering what to do with my arms and hands! Even now, from time to time, I find myself staribg at other runners’ arms and hands, wondering if mine look like that. Arms are awkward, even if you’re not a T-Rex. 🙂

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    31. Kaelin says

      2013-10-23 at 4:47 pm

      Super cute and super helpful! I’ll definitely try this on my next run! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    32. Flower says

      2013-10-23 at 4:36 pm

      Great vlog, if I were a dinosaur, I’d be a Tricerahops. I tend to bounce. It’s not pretty.

      Reply
    33. Jackie says

      2013-10-23 at 4:34 pm

      Love it! Great tips!

      Reply
    34. Amy says

      2013-10-23 at 4:33 pm

      Cute and informative!

      Reply
    35. Megan says

      2013-10-23 at 4:20 pm

      Ha! Nice phrase! Quite clever. I have been told I run with my elbows out, chicken partyyy.

      Reply
    36. Ruthie@ShesWickedHealthy says

      2013-10-23 at 4:17 pm

      This is a) super clever b) helpful – winning combo! I always feel wonder exactly what role my arms should play in my runs – now I know! Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
    37. Cecilia @MommiesRun says

      2013-10-23 at 4:15 pm

      I love it. Sometimes I catch my shadow while I’m running and I look like an old lady. My form definitely needs some work!

      Reply
    38. Elise @ 9toFit.com says

      2013-10-23 at 4:12 pm

      lol the next time I ran all I’m going to be thinking of is Nips, Hips, & Chips!

      Reply
    39. Andrea says

      2013-10-23 at 4:08 pm

      Not usually a huge fan of vlogs, but this one’s a goodie.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-23 at 4:54 pm

        Thanks 🙂

        Reply

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