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RE: Thoughts on the Run #1; A Run Report and the Things That Bounce Around My Head While Doing It #runforsteem
Great mechanical analysis. With the strike you're talking about that needs the arch as shock absorption; a collapsed arch as a result of this excess pressure could be a concern?
That’s a great question. I am not a doctor, but I have heard a fair amount of anecdotal evidence that running in such a way actually improves symptoms of fallen arches rather than causes it. But I feel like I need to do some research before sharing what I think I know here. I will say that by adopting this kind of technique it actually decreases overall impact. This has been measured in a lab. It’s not just the mid foot strike, but the combination of various aspects that support a mid foot strike, and they all add up to just being lighter on your feet. I will certainly treat this with some more seriousness and references in the future. Ny the way, I was just thinking how this platform is probably going to lead to all sorts of great dialogue and learning about all sorts of topics. But especially within a solid running community the potential is kind of making my brain explode.