Comments on: I Think I’m a Pseudo-Heel Striker!: Study Suggests That As Many as 25-33% of Heel Strikers Exhibit a More Midfoot Loading Pattern

By: Carl Shields

Carl Shields — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:39:31 +0000

Hi Dr. Larson,

May I use your article as a reference in a book I’m writing about the physics, biomechanics and physiology of the 3-turn hammer throwing technique of Yuri Sedykh? I have sections about foot strike. Yuri had a heel strike in his earlier throwing and was told to change to a forefoot strike after 1977.

Thanks,
Carl Shields

By: Don't Believe The Heel Strike Hype | Run Coaching, Ironman and Triathlon Specialists - Kinetic Revolution

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:11:39 +0000

[…] strikes and the subsequent loading patterns, is particularly highlighted in research discussed by Dr. Pete Larson on his blog recently. The variation in heel strikes within the running population is well […]

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Cody R..

Yeah, this seems to be putting some science behind the heel contact/heel strike distinction.

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By: bob baks

bob baks — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Is it possible that those who strike and load on the heel have a slower than optimal cadence? Could having a higher turnover make the transition from heel strike to midfoot loading happen smoother? It seems to me that a slower cadence would naturally be more jarring.

There is so much focus on footstrike. What about a comparison of arm carriage and posture among different levels of runners? It would also be interesting to know who seems to be very economical and combines all of the elements of good running form (proper posture, good arm carriage, optimal cadence, midfoot loading). Shouldn't the whole system work together? Who does this the best?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Tim Dyches.

I'm not too worried about my own foot strike any more, but as an academic question variation in foot strike fascinates me.
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By: Tim Dyches

Tim Dyches — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have had patients attempt footwear changes, gait modifications and all sorts of trend changes in my years of practice. My take is that if no injuries are occurring, change nothing. If injuries are occurring, then it is almost always a product of training protocols. Footwear and foot plant make much less of an impact. (unless grossly abnormal or deformed.) Embrace your heel strike Pete.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Brian Hazard.

Yeah, academic journal pricing is crazy. I joined the Footwear Biomechanics Group and paper copies of the journal come along with membership :) Still expensive though...

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to bob baks.

I think relaxing is a good rule of thumb as well, I see a lot of runners who hold a lot of tension in their face, neck, and shoulders.
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By: Brian Martin

Brian Martin — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I'm liking this study, thanks for sharing Pete.

By: Steve Tremblay

Steve Tremblay — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The rubbers of the outer side of the heel, the outer side of the midfoot and the middle of the ball of the forefoot of all my retired shoes are all gone. But the rubbers of the inner side of the heel, the inner side of the midfoot and the inner side of the forefoot of the same shoes are still in excellent condition (almost no sign or no sign of abrasion ). I never understand why running shoes companies still add rubbers in these locations. I prefer they distribute those rubbers to the high contact areas (make the rubbers thicker).

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Dave.

Exactly how I feel!

By: Cody R.

Cody R. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

i'm glad, i'm getting tired of generalizations involved with things that are completely different, even if they're small differences, they're still huge