The Ultimate Running Form Episode with the Strength Running Podcast

10 May 2023 | Category: Podcast

Paul joined Jason Fitzgerald on the Strength Running Podcast for a great chat about everything running & running form. This podcast appearance initially came about through Paul’s connection coaching Peter Bromka, who has also been a guest on Jason’s podcast multiple times and was also a former competitor.

You can check out everything Strength Running via their website: strengthrunning.com

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Summary of the episode from Strength Running:

My discussion with Paul is a masterclass on form. Despite this being a complex topic, his ideas are easy to grasp and  have made me rethink some commonly held concepts about running technique. Some of the topics we discuss on the episode include:

  • Paul’s “top down” approach to thinking about running form and technique
  • 3 of the most common problem areas for runners
  • How your arms create lift in your running
  • The underestimated torso – why we need to focus here first
  • The impact of running shoes on form
  • Why the “don’t fix what isn’t broken” mentality may not be the best way to approach running technique
  • The importance of body awareness to create change in your form

This week’s episode can help runners learn how to improve their form at any stage of the game.  Enjoy!

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