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Podcast: The Planted Runner
Episode: Why Heel Striking Might Actually Make You Run Faster: Dr. Matt Minard
Description: Runners have been told that heel striking is bad. Or at least, it’s not nearly as good as a runner who hits the ground on the midfoot. But what if that advice is completely wrong? What if heel striking is actually superior and can help you run faster? On today’s episode, I’ll be talking to Dr Matt Minard about why he thinks most runners will actually run faster when they heel strike. You’ll learn: why the way we walk has a lot to teach us about how we run, about the part of...