HEEL RUN IN PLACE

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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:

The starting position for the Heel Run in Place is the Straddle Stance position with arms relaxed at the side, knees slightly flexed.

● From the starting position, run in place for 10–15 seconds.

● If conditions permit, repeat without shoes on.

● 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.