A TikTok video from creator Khyree Phoenix, who uses the handle @khyreephoenix, has sparked discussion about running form after he demonstrated what he described as a common, inefficient posture. The video, titled “How to run properly,” shows the creator on a red running track under a clear blue sky, explaining and illustrating two different techniques.
In the clip, the shirtless man begins by addressing the viewer, asking, “Hey, who’s gonna tell me that when you run, all you have to do is this?” He then turns to his side to demonstrate an upright posture. He explained that he had been running with his knees lifting high while his body remained vertical, saying, “I’m steady going like this the whole time, and this is killing me.”
He then contrasted that form with a different approach. “And all you have to do is this and lean forward, and gravity does the work for you,” he stated. The video shows him leaning his entire body slightly forward from the ankles while maintaining a straight line from head to heel. He concluded the demonstration by saying, “Once I started doing that, I felt like David Goggins.”
Creator contrasts two running styles in a short demonstration
The video’s on-screen caption reads, “Maybe not like Goggins… 😅,” adding a lighthearted note to the reference. The creator’s demonstration appears to focus on the concept of using a forward lean to engage gravity, rather than relying solely on muscular effort to propel oneself forward.
His explanation suggests that the upright posture he initially showed felt strenuous and inefficient. By leaning forward, he indicated that the movement became easier and more effective, leading to his comment about feeling like endurance athlete David Goggins.
The visual demonstration clearly separates the two styles. The first shows a vertical torso with high knee lift, while the second shows a forward tilt from the ankles, which he presented as the corrected, improved form.
Viewers react with curiosity and shared experiences
The video has attracted a range of comments from viewers. One commenter wrote, “Went down a whole rabbit hole of proper running form and now I’m pissed off,” suggesting the topic prompted further personal research.
Another user expressed a desire to see the technique in practice, commenting, “i wanna see this in motion.” A similar question about the static demonstration was posed by another viewer who asked, “so then why u aint movin.”
Several commenters shared their own related experiences. One person wrote, “i realized this mid-mile once in middle school and i felt like superman i was like ‘wait this is so easy all the sudden wtf’.” Another simply asked, “Is everybody up at 5am 😭.”
One viewer indicated they planned to test the advice, stating, “Mhmm I’m going for a run in a few I’ll report back.” The comments show a mix of immediate curiosity, personal anecdote, and intent to try the demonstrated method.
