Biomechanics

Many forefoot runners, like Mo Farah and Tirunesh Dibaba have a long stride compared to other forefoot runners, like Galen Rupp –whom of which are all world-class distance runners, but in general, most forefoot runners, even Farah and Dibaba, still have a shorter stride than most heel strike runners.

When I watch Tirunesh Dibaba and other East African runners compete, I am amazed at how smooth and relaxed their arm swing is