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PURPOSE
The Heel Run in Place is the second exercise in Running Drill 1.
This exercise increases awareness of the braking effect and backwards motion created with a heel strike.
The figure above breaks down the exercise as an individual Soldier conducts it:
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Heel Run in Place is the Straddle Stance position with arms relaxed at the side, knees slightly flexed.
MOVEMENT
● From the starting position, run in place for 10–15 seconds.
● If conditions permit, repeat without shoes on.
HEEL RUN NOTES
● Note the tendency to move backwards and to lean at the waist to avoid this.
● Note the locked position of the knees.
● Note the impact on the heel, shin, and tension in the low back.
● Note the difference with and without shoes.
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