by Mike | May 8, 2019 | Run Form
Want to run faster and more efficiently? We all do. What are the nuts and bolts of making it happen? Simply put, faster feet and quicker push-off is a great start. What is a way to develop faster feet and a quicker push-off? I’m glad you asked. Today’s...
by Mike | Nov 18, 2017 | Run Form, Uncategorized
We all want to run more efficiently. Essentially, getting from point A to point B as quickly as possibly, using the least amount of energy possible. How quickly we can transition from landing to pushing off with every step is a critical determinant of our ability to...
by Mike | Oct 25, 2017 | Run Form
You’ve heard it said that ‘the hips don’t lie’ — which I’m sure is true in it’s context! But today we’re talking about the movement of your arms when running. In order to run efficiently, we use our arms to help drive...
by Mike | Oct 1, 2017 | Ankles and Feet, Calves and Shins, Run Form
What part of your foot should hit the ground first when running? The question has been asked exponentially more frequently over recent years. For many years, a heavy heel strike was the normal acceptable way to run, which is a big reason why traditional running shoes...
by Mike | Sep 10, 2017 | Run Form
Do you need balance to be a good runner? Even though you don’t need as much as a gymnast, it’s still an area of improvement for most runners. Essentially, how well you can balance on one leg, goes a long way to having an efficient transition from loading...
by Mike | Apr 2, 2017 | Ankles and Feet, Calves and Shins, Flexibility, Run Form
Pain in your Achilles Tendon is not an automatic DQ from running for the next 3 months. Too often, pain in this area is met with an attitude of ‘I guess I just have to take an extended length of time off’ or ‘I’ll be dealing with this...
