👟 Run form check in 👟

👟 Run form check in 👟
🔶 We’re going to talk about overstriding in this one! But first things first:
❓ What is overstriding?
💡Overstriding happens when your foot gets too far out in front of you at initial contact, aka the point in time at which each foot first contacts the ground during a stride. An easy way to spot this is if the knee is relatively straight when the runner makes contact with the ground.
❓What’s wrong with overstriding?
💡This run form preference can increase your risk of a lot of common running injuries such as hamstring and calf strains, knee pain, etc. due to certain muscles being at a disadvantage and the increased load that travels up the chain due to increased leverage at the knee and hip.
❓What would be the preferred run form?
💡Instead of your foot getting too far out in front of you, think about driving through the swing phase with the knee and letting your foot land relatively under your knee. So, the knee will appear to be slightly bent at initial contact rather than straight. This allows you to keep your initial contact closer to your center of mass, optimize leverage of lower extremity muscles, and have a more efficient run form.
❓Are there any drills that can help to achieve this?
💡Yes! Marching drills that focus on driving up and forward with the knee and letting the foot land under the knee will help your body learn the correct movement pattern for running.
💥 Keep in mind, EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! We recommend coming to see us to get an individualized analysis of your run form to keep you injury free and running more efficient!