stride length Articles

Running Technique: 5 Most Popular Misconceptions

Here are 5 most popular misconceptions in running. Take note of these components and let them be.

File under: Technique
Tagged with: active landing, arm pumping, knee drive, knee extension, push off, stride length

Stride length and range of motion

The difference between stride length and range of motion continues to be an area of confusion that has been difficult for many of my students to understand. All too often at my clinics, I find that I need to keep coming back to this point, to clarify the biomechanical and psychological differences between these two properties…. Read more

File under: Running,Speed,Technique,Training
Tagged with: biomechanics, range of motion, ROM, running, running form, running stride, running technique, stride length

Stride frequency

Stride frequency is one of the most important parameters of running technique. What is the optimal stride frequency in running and why?

File under: Health,Running,Science,Technique
Tagged with: 180, Daniels' Running Formula, force of gravity in running, hip joint, hip loading, Jack Daniels, knee joint, knee loading, running stride, stride frequency, stride length, stride rate