99: Does Heel Striking Cause Injury? Myth vs Science on Running Injuries

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Tread Lightly Running Podcast

Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris

118 episodes

4 days ago

The Tread Lightly Running Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner. . You'll learn about how to run faster, marathon training, the latest fueling science, how to prevent running injury, and more. Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching experience and have helped thousands of runners reach their goals through 1:1 coaching and group training. They've appeared in Runner's World, SELF, NPR, Outside, and other major media.

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99: Does Heel Striking Cause Injury? Myth vs Science on Running Injuries

Tread Lightly Running Podcast

32 minutes 51 seconds

3 months ago

99: Does Heel Striking Cause Injury? Myth vs Science on Running Injuries

Is heel striking bad? Should you change your running form? You’ve probably heard conflicting answers on your questions about running injuries - so we bring the science to work through myth vs supported theory on running injuries. We also share approaches for actually reducing your injury risk - and these may surprise you.

Discussion points include:

Does heel striking cause injury?
Should you change your running form?
Do max-cushioned shoes increase injury risk?
Did you get injured because you didn’t stretch enough?
Can running on concrete cause injury?
Will zero drop running shoes reduce injury risk?
Can you skip eating before runs?
Is strength training protective against injury?
What can you do to mitigate injury risk?

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References:

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https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Abstract/2020/02000/Influence_of_Gait_Retraining_on_Running_Economy__A.3.aspx
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbmr.4658?af=R
https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2024/01/monday-shakeout-can-running-shoes.html
Ryan Norris, Mechanical Engineering PE (on explanation of concrete vs asphalt)

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