In endurance sport, we focus more on achieving an efficient run technique. Quite often endurance athletes are running in a fatigued state either off the bike or at the end of a longer distance run event.
It is important to note that everyone has their own individual running technique. Changes to this can move loading from one area of the body to another. Without careful training load, this may result in an injury.
Key things that most athletes can work toward:
Feet landing under centre of mass. In practice this looks like a vertical shin on initial contact with a slight lean forward from your ankles - not your hips or head.
Minimal knee flexion. This can be achieved by increasing your cadence and reducing your stride length as well as strengthening your hips to stabilise on impact.
Triple extension at toe off. Extend at your ankle, knee and hip to maximise flight phase (when you don't contact the ground), this will ensure you get the most propulsion from your contact with the ground.
Running Technique Assessment
Sources: Mechanics of Movement
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