Running on Toes: Understanding Forefoot Strike, Benefits, Risks, and Transitioning
Running on your toes (forefoot strike) offers potential benefits like reduced impact and improved propulsion, but it increases strain on lower leg mus...
By Jordan
Category: Running & Fitness
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Running Gloves: When to Wear Them, Their Benefits, and How to Choose the Right Pair
Running gloves are primarily essential in cold, windy conditions to prevent heat loss and cold-related injuries, but also offer protection from falls,...
By Alex
Strides Per Minute: Definition, Importance, Measurement, and Improvement Strategies
Strides per minute (SPM) is a running metric that measures the total number of times your feet contact the ground in one minute, indicating running ef...
By Hart
How to Measure a Mile Run: Methods, Accuracy, and Training Tips
Accurately measuring a mile run involves utilizing standard tracks, GPS devices, treadmills, or pre-measured routes, with each method offering varying...
By Alex
Garmin Flow Score: Understanding, Interpretation, and Improvement
Garmin's Flow Score is a proprietary metric quantifying a runner's stride smoothness and efficiency by analyzing various running dynamics, aiming to p...
By Jordan
Long-Distance Running: Leg Strengthening, Key Exercises, and Training Integration
To effectively strengthen legs for long-distance running, integrate a balanced program of compound, unilateral, and plyometric exercises, apply progre...
By Alex
Running Speed: Optimizing Performance for Slow Runners
To significantly improve running speed, a slow runner must adopt a multifaceted approach combining targeted physiological training, enhanced running e...
By Jordan
Running Speed: Is 13 MPH a Fast Run?
At 13 miles per hour, a run is considered exceptionally fast for the vast majority of the general population and even many regular recreational runner...
By Alex
Running Stride: Measuring Length, Cadence, and Optimizing Your Form
Measuring your running stride involves assessing stride length and stride cadence, which can be done manually using timed runs and foot counts, or con...
By Alex
