Running Mechanics: Cadence vs. Turnover Explained
Cadence is steps per minute for one leg, while turnover is the total steps per minute for both legs (total stride rate), a distinction crucial for pre...
By Jordan
Category: Running & Biomechanics
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Ultrarunning: The Forward Lean, Biomechanics, and Benefits
Ultra runners adopt a subtle forward lean from the ankles to harness gravity for efficient propulsion, optimize their center of mass for stability, an...
By Alex
Running Posture: The Truth About Tucking Your Tailbone and Optimal Pelvic Alignment
Actively tucking your tailbone when running is not recommended because it negatively impacts biomechanics, efficiency, and injury prevention; instead,...
By Jordan
Running Foot Strike: Types, Biomechanics, and Optimizing Your Landing
The most efficient and injury-resilient running foot strike generally involves a midfoot landing directly beneath your center of mass, promoting a sof...
By Alex
Forefoot Running: Technique, Transition, Benefits, and Pitfalls
Mastering a forefoot strike involves landing lightly on the ball of your foot directly beneath your center of mass, promoting natural shock absorption...
By Alex
Running: Landing Under Your Body for Efficiency and Injury Prevention
Landing your foot directly beneath your center of mass when running minimizes braking forces, improves efficiency, and reduces impact stress on joints...
By Alex
Running Gait: Understanding Your Foot's Natural Roll, Pronation, and Supination
When running, the foot undergoes a complex, coordinated "rolling" motion known as the gait cycle, involving initial contact, controlled pron...
By Jordan
Vertical Oscillation in Running: Definition, Measurement, and Optimization
Vertical oscillation in running quantifies the upward and downward movement of a runner's center of mass, indicating energy expenditure efficiency and...
By Jordan
Stride Length: Definition, Measurement, Importance, and Optimization for Running and Walking
Stride length is the total distance covered by one complete gait cycle, from the initial ground contact of one foot until the same foot contacts the g...
By Jordan
