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?
Here is a fun way to remind yourself to have proper arm form while running – “Nips, Hips and Chips”
Proper Running Form Vlog
Question: If you were a dinosaur, which one would you be?
I’d be a Mexasaurus Reds.
Winner of the gym bag/foam roller giveaway is Karen L. – I already emailed her.
Monica says
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.
Sarah C. says
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.
Aurora@Fitness is Sweet says
Please tell me you’ve practicing running carrying a chip in each hand…
Mave says
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!
april says
LOVE this vlog, although it’d be even better if you dressed up as a t-rex… just sayin’ 😉
Ashley says
I’d be a T-Rex — for sure.
Love the video, definitely a good idea to wait until the boss is away though lol.
Becca L. says
You make the cutest videos! Love this — thanks for the nip hip chip tip! (ha! I think I’m so clever.)
Anna @ Fitness à la Anna says
That was awesome – short, sweet and helpful with a little twist of highlarity. Looking forward to the next vlog 🙂
Jamie says
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!!
janetha says
I am a sucker for alliteration… so this made my day. Also, I heart your arms. Weird, but true.
Nicole says
Great Post!
I keep laughing at the image of t-rex running.
Thanks for making me laugh.
Rebecca Jo says
I love this! Its a simple reminder!!! I see people all the time swinging their arms across their body & it makes me cringe.
C. says
Ha to to the t-Rex icons…so true!
lindsey b says
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!
Jenny says
Love it!! Cute, informative and easy to remember!
Jelena says
Um, I guess it means that my iPod should not be in my hand 🙂
Tartanjogger @tartanjogger.com says
I definitely run with T. Rex arms! 😮
Ash says
So this should be my new marathon mantra eh? 🙂 love the baked lays
Jason D @ Imp Strength says
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!!!
Debi says
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!
Al @ HerBearings says
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!
Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says
Love this!
LosingLindy says
man now I want to eat chips! 😉
Jane says
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…
runeatrepeat says
Hello Jane! Welcome to RER 🙂
Jen Y says
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!
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
Obviously a velociraptor. Cause, obviously.
Though I’ve been told that I run like a T-rex.
Livi says
totally a pterodactyl ! just something about them…
Angela says
haha love this!!! If you forget the chips you’ll end up doing the Tom Cruise sprint!
Kate House says
Love the “chips” addition! I always picture that I’m holding an egg in each hands, but chips are more delicious!
Ali says
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. 🙂
Kaelin says
Super cute and super helpful! I’ll definitely try this on my next run! Thanks!!!
Flower says
Great vlog, if I were a dinosaur, I’d be a Tricerahops. I tend to bounce. It’s not pretty.
Jackie says
Love it! Great tips!
Amy says
Cute and informative!
Megan says
Ha! Nice phrase! Quite clever. I have been told I run with my elbows out, chicken partyyy.
Ruthie@ShesWickedHealthy says
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! 🙂
Cecilia @MommiesRun says
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!
Elise @ 9toFit.com says
lol the next time I ran all I’m going to be thinking of is Nips, Hips, & Chips!
Andrea says
Not usually a huge fan of vlogs, but this one’s a goodie.
runeatrepeat says
Thanks 🙂