Running Technique
Is Heel Striking Bad Running Technique?
Some runners believe that forefoot and midfoot striking is inherently good and heel striking is bad. However, it really isn’t as simple as that!
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Some runners believe that forefoot and midfoot striking is inherently good and heel striking is bad. However, it really isn’t as simple as that!
Poor posture is a common running form flaw. With a few alterations though, posture can improve significantly and running can become far more efficient.
In this article you’ll find five simple tips that you can adopt to ensure you’re running up hills with good technique, optimising your efficiency.
For an efficient running technique, shin angle when landing is a key element. We discuss the shin angle you want to adopt and the cues to achieve this.
Over-striding is a common technical flaw in runners. It is often associated with various injuries and can also be detrimental to your speed – here’s why.
The hamstrings are big muscles that we want to utilise fully. Here’s a running technique tip to ensure you increase your hamstring activation.
Excessive vertical movement or ‘bouncing’ during running can increase injury risk and decrease performance levels. Let’s look at how we can avoid this.
Cadence (or stride rate) is simply how many steps you take in one minute. But what’s the right number to aim for and how do we get there? Let’s find out.
The arm swing is an integral part of an efficient running technique and improving it can lead to overall performance gains. So how can we develop it?
Last week, I assessed a runner with a forefoot strike technique. This is a style that’s often used and has major benefits when it comes to speed. The problem with this particular example was that…
By making a few minor changes to the running technique of an athlete we’ve been working with, his race times have improved significantly.