What is the fundamental mistake most runners make?

Question

I have come across information suggesting that quite a number of runners make a mistake, a fundamental one that seems to impact on their performance. Can you explain to me what that fundamental mistake is?

Answer 1

Tyros do not analyses their steps properly. The most common error committed by the majority of runners is overstriding. The heel of the foot comes in contact with the ground.`When the knee joint is too extended, the body is not able to absorb the impact properly. It not only reduces the efficiency of running but also increases the loading of various regions of the body, primarily the shins and knees.

Comments

Guys it all boils down to actually running not speed walking. If your foot lands on the heel it's called walking, when you land on front of your foot it's called running. 75% of "runners" are doing it wrong in their massively cushioned shoes, which also slow you down, but I digress. How to fix it? take of your "running" shoes and try running on asphalt/concrete/pavement bare foot. If you run correctly you won't feel a thing - if you speed walk you will start feeling pain in your heels after 30 seconds. Afraid of this test - do it on a sandy beach first. Read Gordon Pirie's "Running fast and injury free" and run like a boss.

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James, as always your content makes a lot of sense. Pendulum analogy is so easy to understand. I found your link in my email. One area I struggle with is when I’m trying to run in Zone 3 or Zone 2, I find myself forcing to drag my feet to keep that HR low. How can I keep a low heart rate when trying to pick my feet higher.

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My personal „simple“ change would be loosing 50lbs

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Damn it, already knew all this.  Also, don't heel strike.