“Paw back“ is not a thing in running

This is mainly because the movement backwards in relation to the ground is meant to create the force that pushes you forwards when you run. It is also very common for good runners and coaches to show how they have their foot raised in front of them and then strike it down and backwards so that it lands under the body. This movement backwards in relation to the ground is often called ’paw back’. But paw back is not a thing. You should not pull your foot backwards at all. And if you look at elite runners, you will see that their feet generally do not move backwards to any great extent either, but more straight down towards the ground and quite often also a little forward/downwards. Because it is not the foot that moves backwards. It is the body that moves forwards. How this works I clearly explain in this video. ___________________________________________________ Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner’s World magazine. Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: You find the Swedish version at: “Fantastic running course. Fredrik is an excellent teacher with a unique approach. I highly recommend this course to runners of all levels.“ Kevin, UK “The best money I have ever spent. Great mix of humour, practical technique and theory. It’s brilliant and I have been telling all my friends about it. I’ve knocked 30 secs off my average pace to 4:30 and at 53 I’m absolutely astonished how relaxed I feel running. It’s also really helped my cycling my adapting similar techniques and visualisation. Thanks so much.“ Paul, UK “Just wanted to say Im 2/3 through your running program and WOW what an insane difference“. Runner, Texas, USA ”I have done the first two audio lessons now. It’s amazing what a difference you made for me. I ran 90 minutes yesterday and have never felt so refreshed both during and after the workout, and then I have never run so fast with the same low heart rate. Thanks for that!!” Update from a runner after two of the six audio lessons “I can honestly say it is some of the clearest and best instruction I have ever recieved in any topic. After a year of shin splints I went for a run yesterday and was almost in (joyful) tears because I had zero pain, so thank you!!“ Andrew ”I got your online course and it almost instantly fixed my running form. I can prove that by having half an hour faster marathon finishing time.” Runner, Indonesia “I knew nothing about running other than put one foot forward in front of the fast. Then I signed up for his course. Mind blowing!... and too cheap if you ask me. Totally recommend it.“ Runner Read more testimonials here: The course in English: The course in Swedish: