3 Keys To Pain Free Running
Sep 22, 2019
3 minutes
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1 Developing a Mid-Foot Strike
1 Runners fall into three categories when it comes to foot strike: heel, mid foot and toe. Each of these have a pre-determined effect on the body. The landing position I advocate for pain free running is midfoot.
Midfoot strike significantly reduce stress on the knee due to the larger gluteal muscles being activated on impact. This foot placement should be considered for all runners suffering with recurring knee pain, especially fast runners with wide feet and flexible Achilles Tendons.
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