Episode 36: Understanding Your Running Gait

Is a heel strike as bad as people say? How much does your running cadence actually matter? What is the proper running form for your feet? We answer those questions - and more - in our discussion on running gait.  Discussion points include:  Is there an ideal running cadence? Should you change your running cadence? What is vertical oscillation? Is there an ideal footstrike pattern? Is a rearfoot strike (heel strike) bad for you? Do you need a running gait analysis? What are overpronation and supination? Our top tips for improving your running gait We also answer a listener’s question on how to start trying running gels! The study in the European Journal of Sport Science is cited below in the reference list.  Further reading:  https://www.runtothefinish.com/stride-analysis-your-stride-is-a-running-fingerprint/ https://lauranorrisrunning.com/improving-running-cadence/ https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-cadence/ https://www.instagram.com/p/COKvTFzMc_5/ References:  PMID: 37115611 PMID: 25729311 PMID: 27501719 PMID: 30543498 PMID: 34757569