1. Running Tips

2. A brief look at: The Footstrike

3. Which one are youand why does it matter?

4. …..…..Well.....to understand it…. ...…lets look at......

5. …..Newton's 3rd law

6. For every action, there is a reaction equal in amount but opposite in direction.

8. Its all about theGround Reaction Forces When you run you apply force to the ground The ground absorbs some of this force and re-directs the rest up through the body.

9. In the heel strike the force is rebounded up through the leg acting as a brake. Direction of running Direction of force

10. Midfoot Strike Direction of force Direction of running

11. Forefoot Strike More apparent at higher speeds Direction of force Direction of running

12. Mid foot Strike Heel Strike Direction of force – assists running Direction of force –Acts as a brake

13. Running Speed affects Foot Strike Jogging =Midfootto heel strike, Running Fast= Midfootto forefoot,

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