diff --git a/files/instructions.txt b/files/instructions.txt
index e909cc0..d989286 100644
--- a/files/instructions.txt
+++ b/files/instructions.txt
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ d or right arrow: move right
 w or up arrow: jump
 s or down arrow: duck
 Control: attack
-Space: hold to run.
+Space or shift: hold to run.
 f or alt: throw jack O'lantern
 c: check bone dust
 e: Check currently wielded weapon.
diff --git a/wicked_quest.py b/wicked_quest.py
index 9193b47..9a93ae5 100644
--- a/wicked_quest.py
+++ b/wicked_quest.py
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ class WickedQuest:
         elif (not keys[pygame.K_s] and not keys[pygame.K_DOWN]) and player.isDucking:
             player.stand()
 
-        player.isRunning = keys[pygame.K_SPACE]
+        player.isRunning = keys[pygame.K_SPACE] or keys[pygame.K_LSHIFT] or keys[pygame.K_RSHIFT]
     
         # Get current speed (handles both running and jumping)
         currentSpeed = player.get_current_speed()