Every runner has been through this, and most of us have tried more styles than Tiger Woods has swings, but seriously…what the heck do I do with my hands when I am running?

Lets get something straight from the start, when we are on our long run or are racing, wasted energy is just pure evil. With that, being relaxed up top while running is the name of the game. There should be no clinched fists, shoulders floating up around your ears, violent rotation from side to side or veins popping out of your face and neck like you are trying to pass a block of cheese. Everything above your waist should be relaxed and fluid…like a breeze blowing through a meadow (I don’t know…it sounds relaxing, just go with it).

As our last article, stretching, went well, lets keep on the controversial topics and take a brief look at another that gets runners all up in a huff, because my technique/form is better than yours! SPOILER — it IS the best…for you!