#91 Common Running Form Mistakes and a Look at New Balance's Streakfly/Takumi Sen Competitor

Runners are constantly looking to refine and improve their form. Today, Nate, Matt, DJ, and Andrea give you some advice on how to avoid common running form mistakes. You'll learn about the role of hip extension the running gait cycle, how to measure and gain hip extension, and it's impact on shoe choice. They also review New Balance's entry into the 5K/10K racing shoe market, the SC Pacer. This racing flat features a full FuelCell foam midsole and a full-length carbon plate. How does it compare to the Nike Streakfly and the Takumi Sen 8? Have a listen! The Subjective: What's your performance trainer/workout shoe? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - The Subjective: What's your performance trainer/workout shoe? 2:35 - New Balance SC Pacer Review 20:35 - Motor planning and its effects on shoe preference 29:23 - New Balance's Energy Arc and the effects of plate shape 33:55 - Hip extension and its placement in the running cycle 41:22 - Commonly problematic form cues 49:10 - Measuring hip extension and why runners might be lacking it 59:19 - What happens if you lack hip extension 1:05:24 - Strategies for gaining hip extension 1:10:00 - The intersection between shoe types and hip extension 1:16:50 - Wrap up 1:17:42 - Bonus track