Tread Lightly Running Podcast

Episode 36: Understanding Your Running Gait


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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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