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racheK
Hudson's Momma
Member since 10/10 2853 total posts
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Rachel
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Runner Question
Do you run with a midfoot, forefoot, or heel strike?
I was a heel striker and it apparently led to my hamstring injury.
I'm currently changing to a midfoot strike and its hard! I have such sore calves.
Do you guys struggle with your strike? Have you changed it?
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Posted 7/15/13 1:17 PM  |
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MarathonKnitter
HAPPY
Member since 2/07 17374 total posts
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Runner Question
similar to you.
i am naturally a heel striker. with my IT band issues, i've been working hard on being more of a midfoot striker. my calves have never ached/been sore until i started doing this. i just hope it gets better
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| Posted 7/15/13 1:29 PM |
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YOLO13
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/08 669 total posts
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Unlisted
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Runner Question
Have you tried seeing a foot dr that can prescribe/make you good orthodics? Since I've gotten mine i've had no issues with running any way and feel great. Definitely a huge help with my knees and hips as well!
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| Posted 7/15/13 3:55 PM |
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racheK
Hudson's Momma
Member since 10/10 2853 total posts
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Rachel
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Re: Runner Question
Yes, I have orthotics and I hate them 
I may need to get new ones.
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| Posted 7/15/13 4:41 PM |
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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
Member since 6/07 8274 total posts
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me
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Re: Runner Question
If I run with a slight forward lean, I find it easier to maintain a midfoot strike. I think doing that minimizes injury too, because when I used to run standing straight & heel striking, I'd get terrible sciatica.
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| Posted 7/15/13 6:53 PM |
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Erica
LIF Adult
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Re: Runner Question
I think I had always been a midfoot striker, but in the 90's I thought it was good to heel strike. Not sure if I was heel striker unless I thought about it.
I consciously went back to a midfoot. It was easy, but I may have always been a midfooter unless i thought about it during that time and used my heel.
That being said, I have Skechers Go Run and I LOVE them. They are designed that you hit midfoot - no heel strike option.
Newtons force midfoot as well.
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| Posted 7/19/13 11:51 AM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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julz
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Re: Runner Question
I was going to say to try newtons too. I run midfoot but when i tire i start heel striking. Have to consciously force a midfoot strike when im exhausted.
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| Posted 7/22/13 5:03 PM |
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