How Arm Carriage Affects Forefoot Running Gait
A study by Hinrichs et al. concluded that there is no advantage of the ‘classic’ style of arm carriage and arm swing over the arm […]
Biomechanics
Increase Your Running Step Rate to Be a More Efficient Forefoot Runner
I know you would think of it being an energy drainer, but a higher running step rate, that is, taking quicker and shorter steps when […]
Why Ground Contact is Longer in Heel Strike Running
Ground contact is longer in heel strike running than forefoot running because of 2 factors: 1. a posterior position of the center mass at foot strike and 2. foot rollover causes the foot to spend more time on the ground.
Knee Running Pain? Try Running Backwards
Knee running pain can be improved by running backwards because doing so allows for an automatic adoption of a forefoot strike landing pattern in which ground reaction forces, knee moments, and deceleration is significantly reduced.
Is Toe Strike Running Bad?
Toe strike running is defined as landing high up on the balls of the foot, or on the toes, without allowing the entire foot to […]