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s4/e03 Is There an Ideal Footstrike? with Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT

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FOOTSTRIKE is often a hot topic among runners... but should it be? Does where you land matter? If so, WHY? Physical therapist & founder of Learn2Run Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT, returns to the show for a deep dive into all things foostrike!

-What is footstrike?

-What footstrike can and can't tell you

-Why you might be thinking about footstrike all wrong

-Heel striking vs midfoot or forefoot striking

-Footstrike form cues: helpful or harmful?

-What about sprinters?

-Footstrike on different terrain

-AND more!

WATCH: "Reverse Engineering Foot Strike- Why & When the HEEL is King" on the Learn2Run YouTube channel!

Download The Run Club app by Running Explained and join the club today!

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Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries. In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2max. His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness.

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Manage episode 397568528 series 2938381
Content provided by Elisabeth Scott. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Elisabeth Scott or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

FOOTSTRIKE is often a hot topic among runners... but should it be? Does where you land matter? If so, WHY? Physical therapist & founder of Learn2Run Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT, returns to the show for a deep dive into all things foostrike!

-What is footstrike?

-What footstrike can and can't tell you

-Why you might be thinking about footstrike all wrong

-Heel striking vs midfoot or forefoot striking

-Footstrike form cues: helpful or harmful?

-What about sprinters?

-Footstrike on different terrain

-AND more!

WATCH: "Reverse Engineering Foot Strike- Why & When the HEEL is King" on the Learn2Run YouTube channel!

Download The Run Club app by Running Explained and join the club today!

--

Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries. In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2max. His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness.

  continue reading

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