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Overstriding Is Slowing You Down: How to Improve Running Form and Prevent Injury
Most runners don’t realize they’re overstriding. It often shows up as a subtle shift in form, especially when trying to run faster, increase mileage, or push through fatigue. But when your foot lands too far out in front of your body, you increase braking forces and slow yourself down. You also increase the risk of common overuse injuries. Overstriding happens when your foot strikes the ground ahead of your center of mass, typically with a more extended knee and a heel-first

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Feb 152 min read
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