In this video, I want to look at what makes Olympic medalist, four-time Olympian, American record holder, and world-class marathoner Shalane Flanagan such an efficient runner… and give some cues for how you can work on your own running technique to develop a more effective, efficient stride.
Mirinda Carfrae: Running in Slow Motion
Today I want to take a look at some great footage that coach Mat Steinmetz has provided, featuring pro triathlete Mirinda Carfrae on a one-hour […]
Can You Cure Runner’s Knee [Part 3]
I hope you’ve been enjoying the first two parts of our series on understanding and treating runner’s knee. In this section of our series, I’ll […]
Hip Drop Running Gait: Causes & Solutions
What causes hip drop in running gait? While the output of running forwards in a straight line looks to be linear, dig deeper and you can observe what’s happening joint-by-joint with every stride, it soon becomes clear that loading occurs in the forward-and-back (sagittal) plane, side-to-side (frontal) plane and rotational (transverse) plane.
5 things we can learn from Olympic runners
If you are like me, you caught as much of the running at the Olympic Games as you could. When I sat down to pen […]
Quick Tips for Running Technique Assessment
Running technique is individual from one person to another. If you ever get a chance to see a video of yourself, or another athlete running, use the tips in this video to assess whether or not you’re overstriding, and how your effective your stride pattern is.