What causes Overstriding?

What causes Overstriding?

There are many different things that can lead to overstriding while running. If not corrected, an overuse injury will likely be the result. Contributing factors that can lead to overstriding include poor posture, weak core and glute muscles, and decreased balance and coordination.

How do you know if you overstride?

The best way to identify an ‘Overstrider’ is by looking at where their foot lands relative to their knee. Quite simply, if the foot lands in front of the knee, like the guy in the photo above, you’re overstriding.

Do sprinters Overstride?

Overstriding is not the same for sprinters and runners as the margin of error is a lot smaller for sprinters who need to land with the ball of their foot right under their hips when running at their top speed. In contrast, distance runners can land a little bit ahead of their body’s centre of gravity.

Why is high cadence good running?

A higher running cadence is associated with increased speed, decreased contact time with the ground, and increased shock absorption. In addition, increasing your cadence decreases your energy cost. All of these factors reduce your risk of injury.

What happens when you overstride?

With an overstride, your body weight will be pressing forward and away from your body (down the angle of your shin), meaning that the responding impact forces will end up pushing backwards against you, ultimately resulting in a braking force on impact.

What happens if you overstride?

How do I reduce ground contact time?

So how do you train to reduce your ground contact time? Simple: You train to increase your stride power and leg stiffness and improve your biomechanics. The most basic way to add power to your stride is to regularly include some very fast running in your training.

How do I stop being so heavy footed?

Things like custom-made insoles or foot pads to put inside your shoe can give you support. On the other hand, you can use braces to keep the ankle and knee stable when walking, which can also help with heavy footfalls. Some people even modify their shoes entirely so they specifically target their high arches.

Are heel strikes normal when walking?

Heel strike is the stage at which the walker is most stable. This is when the foot is flat on the ground. The foot takes the weight of the body and the body carries the weight forward. The main muscles used for this movement are hip extensors.

How do I improve my cadence?

To increase your running cadence, focus on running with shorter, quicker steps. It will feel strange at first, but your body will adapt quickly. Research suggests increasing your running cadence by no more than 5-10% at a time.