Overstriding is slowing down your runs and hurting you

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Matt discusses overstriding, with emphasis on understanding and identifying it. The aim is to offer runners application strategies for executing efficient mechanics for a better run.

Top Takeaways

• "Did you know the time you are least likely to overstride is at 12:30?"
  
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• "The problem with shortening up your stride is it becomes extremely inefficient"
  
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• "It's okay to land on your heel, but I don't want you to load through your heel"
  
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Episode Highlights

• [00:22] Intro


• [01:36] This week's topic is overstriding.


• [02:45] What is overstriding?


• [05:06] What is a stride?


• [10:23] How to identify when a runner is overstriding.


• [19:04] What do we do about overstriding

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