Episode description
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:
- PMID: 38053265
- PMID: 29791183
- PMID: 34386286
- PMID: 26304644
- PMID: 22927504
- 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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