Episode 36: Understanding Your Running Gait

Is a heel strike as bad as people say? How much does your running cadence actually matter? What is the proper running form for your feet? We answer those questions - and more - in our discussion on running gait.

Discussion points include:

• Is there an ideal running cadence?
• Should you change your running cadence?
• What is vertical oscillation?
• Is there an ideal footstrike pattern?
• Is a rearfoot strike (heel strike) bad for you?
• Do you need a running gait analysis?
• What are overpronation and supination?
• Our top tips for improving your running gait

We also answer a listener’s question on how to start trying running gels! The study in the European Journal of Sport Science is cited below in the reference list.

Further reading:

https://www.runtothefinish.com/stride-analysis-your-stride-is-a-running-fingerprint/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/improving-running-cadence/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-cadence/

https://www.instagram.com/p/COKvTFzMc_5/

References:

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