Ultimate Running Technique for Faster Speed At A Low Heart Rate
Most runners try to run faster by pushing harder, but the real breakthrough is learning to move better. If you’re a midlife runner struggling with form, efficiency, or recurring injuries—or you want to run faster without driving your heart rate through the roof—this conversation is for you.
In this episode of The Endurance Lab Podcast, I sit down with Lawrence van Lingen (movement specialist + structural integration therapist) to break down the simple movement tools that can dramatically improve your running economy, reduce wasted energy, and help you run faster at a lower heart rate.
Lawrence isn’t about copying “perfect form” or obsessing over cadence. His approach is about restoring natural movement, improving posture, timing, and coordination so running feels smoother, more powerful, and less injury-prone especially for runners in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. This video provides practical running tips for anyone looking to optimize their running form and technique to unlock performance gains.
📚 Lawrence van Lingen Resources:
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0jzRxCAyA7tTH-85PmFMqw
Website: https://www.lawrencevanlingen.com/
How to tie a flow rope: https://youtu.be/PaRyU98ulPs?si=O0mKbDBgngXt6tkw
How to use a flow rope to improve your movement: https://youtu.be/5QqiDMrMSzs?si=UgdKqtYEeJv-YY44
DIY tire pull setup for resisted walking: https://youtu.be/bjeMevjD59k?si=BY4QRKGL3xhLKu5I
Backward walking for running performance: https://youtu.be/qNcwOix9Uac?si=cjmWjfGsRZgS-cgT
Happy hip hack: https://youtu.be/vOdqpJjDH_A?si=nPbGX81mTlA4tcA-
In this conversation, we cover:
✅ Why “perfect running form” is a trap (and what to aim for instead)
✅ The #1 fastest way to improve your form: skipping (happy hip hack / chicken wing skipping)
✅ How to use the flow rope to clean up symmetry, rhythm, and posture
✅ A simple cue that changes everything: “length on one side”
✅ Why most runners run from the outside-in (and how to run from the center-out)
✅ How backward walking can instantly improve timing, balance, and foot strike
✅ Why your hips may be “stuck in reverse” (and how to fix it)
✅ How tire pulling / resisted walking activates glutes and restores hip function
✅ Why running should feel pleasant once you get going—and what to do if it doesn’t
✅ How to build a body that runs better (not just stronger muscles)
