I think it's more like running. Anyways, good animation and character is well done.

thanks for the comments, especially manupix for the very good critique! Going to fix asap

I disagree, the hand stopping fits perfectly here and it gives the sprite more style.

What I had more of an issue with was the arms.  It appears that they're stopping for more than 1 frame, which does not happen when we run.  At last give 'em a little movement if not all.  Otherwise, good.

What's wrong with the head is that it is pointing at a different (average) angle than the body, more to the right (his). It might be ok if he was actually looking to the right, but the eyes don't show that.

Also the white pixels on the edge of his left eye disappear and reappear suddenly, a more progressive transition might be better.

The running looks good.

ok ill do something about it

The head turning looks annoying, otherwise okay looking.