In this episode, coinciding with the launch of the new program Foot and Ankle Fundamentals for Runners (now called The Foot Fix), the focus is on understanding the critical role your feet play in your running mechanics. If you've been struggling with persistent foot issues like plantar fasciitis, numbness, burning, tight calves, or even unresolved hip and pelvic floor pain, this episode is for you. The host explains how addressing the underlying causes of these symptoms through proper foot and ankle movement can lead to lasting relief and improved running performance.

Throughout the episode, you'll learn the top five things every runner should know about their feet, including the importance of pronation and supination, rotational mechanics, and the role of footwear. The discussion emphasizes that while the right shoe is important, it is not a cure-all—training your feet to move well is key to supporting the rest of your body and avoiding injuries.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Foot Fix: Ditch those frustrating foot symptom flare ups for good by addressing the underlying cause! 

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In this episode of the Women’s Running Lab Podcast, we dive deep into the biomechanics of running and how understanding these principles can enhance your performance and reduce injury risk. As a self-proclaimed running nerd with a passion for simplifying complex concepts, our host explores how pain and performance in running are influenced by a multifactorial mix of social, emotional, mechanical, neurological, and physiological factors. The discussion emphasizes that running is a uniquely human experience and highlights the importance of addressing both visible and invisible aspects of running, including psychological and physiological factors.

The episode introduces the concept of energy management in running—how to accept, store, and utilize ground reactive forces efficiently. Listeners are guided through five essential skills for an efficient running stride, which are crucial for optimizing performance and making running more enjoyable and empowering. The host explains these skills in detail, offering insights into how they contribute to a more effective and powerful stride.

Resources Mentioned:

• Foot and Ankle Fundamentals for Runners (now called The Foot Fix): Ditch those frustrating foot symptom flare ups for good by addressing the underlying cause! 
• The Runner’s Lab: A 2 hour virtual masterclass to gain a deeper understanding of the physics and physiology of running and what that means for your body and your training so that you can unlock your full running potential. 

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Welcome to the Women’s Running Lab Podcast. I’m your host, Alison Marie teacher, coach and self proclaimed running nerd. Here you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the physics and physiology of running and what that means for your body and your training.  We are going to get nerdy, but we are also going to break it down into the simplest form of what actually works AND in a way that you can consistently do it.

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