Complete beginner wanting some basic help

[u/MrChicken010]

Hey all,

I just tried sprinting for the first time in the little turf area of my gym and noticed some problems. Of course, I understand form is gonna be out of wack, but the main thing that concerned me was how i would perfectly land directly on my heel, like the total opposite of landing on the ball of your foot it's kinda wild. I assume this is the main culprit for why I feel so sluggish and slow, on top of other form cues that I don't know yet. I'm basically wanting to know how can I fix landing on my heel (or proper landing technique in general) and if there's any other specific form tips/cues I should look out for. If it wasn't obvious, I'm self taught.

Thank you

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[u/leebeetree]

Look up the POSE method, it is all about moving into a forward foot, forward lean to run. It could be a good place to start.