Your expensive running shoes are actually preventing you from feeling where your foot should land, creating the exact problem they claim to solve.

Overstriding is one of those sneaky mistakes that most runners don’t even realize they’re making—and it could be the thing holding you back. In this episode, I break down what overstriding actually is (hint: it’s not what you’ve been told), why it messes with your performance, and how to spot and fix it using tools you already have. Whether you’re training for your next PR or just trying to run without pain, this is the kind of episode that tells you what’s really going on with your form and how to fix it without making things worse.

Key Takeaways

1. Overstriding isn’t about heel striking—it’s about how far your foot lands in front of your body, which slows you down and increases injury risk.
2. You can fix overstriding with a simple three-step process: feel your stride, film it, and gradually adjust your cadence.
3. The real cause of overstriding often isn’t form—it’s running too fast for your current fitness level and not being patient enough to let your body catch up.

Timestamps

• [00:56] What Most Runners Get Wrong About Run Form
• [01:30] Run Science Nerd Break
• [01:51] 3 Step Overstriding Fix
• [02:16] Step 2 - Film It
• [02:56] Step 3: Increase Your Cadence (In a Smart Way)
• [03:04] Quick Run Science Nerd Break
• [04:39] Use This To Stop Overstriding
• [05:36] Patience Is The Problem
• [06:01] Quick Run Science Nerd Break
• [06:48] Use This To Run With Better Form

Links & Learnings

• 📈 Get your free 1% better 6-month cadence training plan - https://dlakecreates.com/cadencefree
• 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/overstriding
• What foostrike is best? Heel vs Midfoot vs Forefoot - https://dlakecreates.com/footstrike
• 6 Magical Tips to Perfect Running Form in 8 Minutes -https://dlakecreates.com/improve-running-form
• Instagram – https://instagram.com/dlakecreates
• Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507

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