The Gait Cycle for ‘Serious’ Runners

In our last article we took you through the importance of running efficiency and how. This time we will take you through the gait cycle and how your form can be improved. The running gait cycle can be simplified into two main phases: the swing and stance phases with several sub-phases within each of these. (15) The stance phase or…

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Is there a right way to run?

Is there a right way to run? Is it chi? Or is it the pose method? Should we land on our mid foot, heel, or forefoot? There is no perfect way to run, however, like swimming there are some common biomechanical techniques we can learn to develop.  The first thing we learn to do when we start swimming is technique.…

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Why Every Runner Needs Trails in their Training Plan

By: Gina Rymal Why Every Runner Needs Trails in their Training Plan BY GINA RYMAL As featured in TrainingPeaks. Trail running is a great way to mix up your training—and it comes with lots of long-term benefits for your running. When running trails or off-road, runners can add many benefits to their existing running program. Whether they are training for a…

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