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While a long stride may mean us run further, don't overextend our knees. When our foot makes contact with the ground, our knee should be slightly bent and in line with the middle of our foot. This helps joints absorb shock. The ideal height to bring our knees up to varies. Sprinters often raise their knees high for maximum power, but this can waste energy when we are running long distances.

Make sure our torso is strong and upright, Ensure that our back is straight and our torso is upright — this will help with breathing, as good posture can help the diaphragm expand and contract fully. The diaphragm is the muscle responsible for inflating and deflating our lungs. Giving it adequate space to suck in oxygen means we're less likely to be out of breath.

Swing our arms from the shoulder, The way we swing our arms while we should run also matters. We should swing our arms from front to back rather than side to side. This will make our stride more efficient. Exercise recommends running with our elbows bent at a 90 degree angle, noting that if our arms cross our torso when we're running, that's a waste of energy that will cause we get tired faster.