Running gait is the most basic means of analyzing running form, and hence, improving running speed and endurance. It also helps address running faults to decrease your risk of injury.

Look at your old shoe wear patterns to discover asymmetries in your gait that could lead to injury if overlooked. ... as normally you should be in a more supinated position during heel strike— ...

After asking each runner if they were a heel striker, non-heel striker (mid-foot or forefoot strike) or they “didn’t know,” the researchers examined each runner’s gait with a high-tech ...

All but a few of more than 900 novice runners wearing conventional running shoes were found to be heel strikers, in a study published in Gait and Posture.

And she had a heel strike, meaning the heel of her foot hit the surface first, placing more stress on the heel and slowing her down. “I was really surprised by what I saw,” says Stephanie, 16.

New research suggests runners who wear a high heel-to-toe drop or heavier running shoes are less in tune with their foot ...

The stance phase typically comprises about 60% of the gait cycle and includes initial contact (heel strike), loading response, midstance, terminal stance, and pre-swing.

But the way we walk, known as our gait pattern, matters more than we might think. Poor gait doesn’t just make walking harder and more tiring; ... A healthy step begins with a strong heel strike.

It’s not all bad news, though: Running shoes designed for flat feet can help you achieve a more ideal alignment throughout the entire gait cycle—from heel strike to propulsion.

High heel drop can also affect your foot strike: It’s not uncommon for heel strikers to switch to low-drop or zero-drop shoes and find that their gait shifts to a mid-foot strike. The Topo Magniflys ...

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