Running Mechanics – Part 4 On my last post I finished by discussing a few common postural faults in running technique that may be caused by tightness and weakness around the hip. I finished by discussing the importance of leaning forward over the ankles in mid-stance to draw on the power of the [...]
Running Mechanics - Part 3 Having an understanding of knee, hip, and ankle mechanics will help you to run faster and prevent injury. As I spoke about in the last two previous posts there are two main phases of running gait. There is the swing phase, which takes place as the leg is lifted [...]
Running Mechanics – Part 2 In my last post I starting speaking about the two main phases of gait which are the stance and swing phases. In this post I'll discuss the different phases of the stance phase to give a reference as to what is going on with regards to the foot, [...]
Running Mechanics – Part 1 Having just signed up for the 2013 Toronto Waterfront Marathon I decided to spend the next month making blog posts on various running related topics. Subjects I'd like to discuss include run mechanics and form, effects of various shoe types on injury rates, stretching programs for runners, weight [...]
Running Form Basics Running form mechanics, or gait mechanics is an extremely important component of running efficiency and performance, but also in the prevention of running injuries. Running is essentially controlled falling and it is distinct from walking in that at any given moment only a single leg will be in contact with the [...]
