Running is a similar action to walking except there is a moment of suspension called the flight phase when both feet are simultaneously off the ground. Momentum is achieved when force is created by the back leg driving off the ground. The greater the force created and applied in a given direction, the faster the run will be.
The skill of running includes jogging, sprinting, dodging and evading. The ability to run is essential to perform a wide range of activities in both everyday life and sporting contexts. Whether it is sprinting in a race or running for pleasure, chasing a football or trying to catch a butterfly, it is essential that everyone develops a proficient running technique.