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posted: 4/29/2008 at 5:20 PM |
I've seen articles claiming you should land on your forefoot, others saying mid-foot, and others saying you should land on your heel.
Here is an article and video on Sarah Hall discussing heel strike: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/17/fashion/17fitness.html?_r=1&oref=login
(sorry, NYTimes requires free login)
What is proper running form, according to the latest research? Links would be appreciated... |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 5:31 PM |
There isn't one "proper" form.
The only real issue is where your foot lands in relation to the rest of your body. If your foot lands out in front of you, that's over-striding, and creates a braking effect. Other than that, it doesn't make a lick of difference.
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 5:31 PM
modified: 4/29/2008 at 5:32 PM |
Oh boy have you opened up a can of worms. No worries as the posts will be both educational and fun.
Since I wandered in here early on, let me start.
I personally tend to land more mid to ball of the foot. I've read lots of material that says one is good and another is bad and then the following week another article by an equally qualified scientists says something completely different. Personal observation - your body knows where to land if you relax while running and don't over stride. My guess based on your times (some in the 6 minute range and sub 19 5K - you may already be in that neighborhood)
Scout put me onto this site and perhaps it might be helpful.
http://scienceofsport.blogspot.com/2008/04/running-technique-footstrike.html
Good luck and let the games begin. 
Modify - crap Scout I thought I could steal some of your thunder as perhaps you might be occupied with someones mom. |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 5:33 PM |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 5:42 PM
modified: 4/29/2008 at 6:05 PM |
Quote from PowerOfQ on 4/29/2008 at 5:33 PM:The bottom.
Good answer.
Personally I try to land closer to the back of my forefoot (midfoot?), and then my heel *softly* hits the ground right afterwards or simultaneously. I've found that this works well for ME. It feels closer to how I run naturally (barefoot), and I also train in flats because of this. Maybe concentrating on this just stops me from over-striding. Who knows. |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 6:11 PM |
Quote from Dustin on 4/29/2008 at 5:42 PM:Good answer. Personally I try to land closer to the back of my forefoot (midfoot?), and then my heel *softly* hits the ground right afterwards or simultaneously. I've found that this works well for ME. It feels closer to how I run naturally (barefoot), and I also train in flats because of this. Maybe concentrating on this just stops me from over-striding. Who knows.
Ditto. I look at my first couple pairs of shoes and the heels were always all worn away by about 200 miles. I was also prone to hip flexor issues...hello, overstiding. Even my early race photos show me running with an almost backwards lean. As I've concentrated on picking up my turnover pace, shortening my stride, and running more upright I have seen my shoe wear more evenly distributed, with somewhat more weight under the ball of my foot--I also run much more quietly (LOVE sneaking up on people walking on the rail trail and scaring the crap outta them as I pass  ). And my random little pains have all but disappeared. I've also been able to move to shoes with a great deal less stability--though this could be as much due to stronger legs as anything. |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 6:21 PM |
| Heel striking is usually pretty bad because it almost always indicates overstriding. I don't think it is very bad though as long as you aren't overstriding. I believe Abdi is an example of someone that heel strikes a bit but still has a very efficient stride. |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 6:25 PM |
| Quote from MikeJA89 on 4/29/2008 at 6:21 PM: Heel striking is usually pretty bad because it almost always indicates overstriding. I don't think it is very bad though as long as you aren't overstriding. I believe Abdi is an example of someone that heel strikes a bit but still has a very efficient stride.
Correct. Heel striking is not an issue. Over-striding is. Not all heel strikers are over-striding. |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 6:31 PM |
Quote from PowerOfQ on 4/29/2008 at 5:33 PM:The bottom.
My thought exactly.
According to Wikipedia, almost 99.8% of elite runners do, in fact, land on the bottom of their foot when running.
I'd go with that. |
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 6:36 PM |
| Quote from JakeKnight on 4/29/2008 at 6:31 PM: According to Wikipedia, almost 99.8% of elite runners do, in fact, land on the bottom of their foot when running.
Who are the .2% and how do they manage? Inquiring minds want to know. Pictures if you have them
Of course Wikipedia is the one and only true source of internet information. The equivalent of the printed version - National Enquirer.  |
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2008 goals:
1) run a fall marathon (Indy)
2) stay injury free
3) PR 5K, 10K, HM & M
4) get my kids to start running with me
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posted: 4/29/2008 at 9:25 PM |
Quote from Scout7 on 4/29/2008 at 5:31 PM:There isn't one "proper" form. The only real issue is where your foot lands in relation to the rest of your body. If your foot lands out in front of you, that's over-striding, and creates a braking effect. Other than that, it doesn't make a lick of difference. Part INextFootstrike of elites
Awesome.
I read the three links (and more on thescienceofsport blog) and think I've learned about all I need to learn on the subject at this point in time!
Thanks, I will make sure my feet land underneath me and not worry about the forefoot/midfoot/heel question. |
2008 Goals
Sub-19 5k: DONE...18:50 (10/2/08)
Sub-40 10k: DONE...39:54 (5/26/08)
Sub-90 HM: DONE...1:29:56 (4/6/08)
New 2008 Goals
5:05 1500m
18:35 5k
Sub-85 HM: DONE...1:24:26 (9/14/08)
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