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The slap of most runners' feet is due to the overstride. This means the planted foot is landing in front of the runner's center of gravity. The slap comes when the foot strike hits so that the runner lands on the back of the heel "of the shoe." It creates what is similar to the snap bar of a mouse trap. It effects the front of the foot as it slaps down on its unaware victim...the earth's surface. The only problem is that the helpless victim-the earth-sends the shockwaves back up the foot as the leg compresses and is jarred as it hits the unforgiving earth.
When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Good Bad & The Monkey
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
2 years old? Yes. You need new shoes. Mine usually last 2 months. Or three.
Michelle
rectumdamnnearkilledem
I do notice that I normally get pins and needles in my left foot after about 20 minutes but it eases off as the run continues. I don't really do enough running to know if that is expected, poor running technique (most likely with me I guess) or the wrong shoes.
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
#2867
Ok ok...new shoes it is Any excuse for something new and shiny really... Thanks for all the advice, nice to find some friendly advice on the 'net. Cheers,
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