Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The fastest miler in history lands with his foot in front of his body!!
And that is okay.
Landing directly under yourself isn't even possible unless you're actively accelerating.
So what help guide you whether a runner is overstriding?
The shin angle can be a helpful guide.
What really defines overstriding is where the foot lands relative to your center of mass, but you can't eyeball that, and the shin angle can be a great alternative.
Also keep in mind Kerr is moving at world record pace, and the shin naturally gets more vertical the faster you go. So don't compare your easy jog to this frame by frame.
Compare the pattern: is the shin roughly stacked, and is the foot decelerating under you before it lands, or is it reaching out and planting like a brake?
One thing I didn't fully get to in the video.
If you do genuinely thing you are overstriding, the fix usually isn't usually focusing on foot placement.
A small bump in cadence ,5-10% increase on top of preferred cadence, usually pulls the foot back toward you on its own without you ever thinking about your feet.
That's the foot and the landing covered.
Next we head up the chain. Follow so you catch it.
*If there is something you want me to talk in more detail about, please let me know in the comments!*
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Keep in mind that this is for educational purposes only. This does not replace medical advice.
#running #runningform #runanalysis #joshkerr #overstriding #cadence #mile #trackandfield #runningcoach #runningtips #marathontraining
The fastest miler in history lands with his foot in front of his body!!
And that is okay.
Landing directly under yourself isn't even possible unless you're actively accelerating.
So what help guide you whether a runner is overstriding?
The shin angle can be a helpful guide.
What really defines overstriding is where the foot lands relative to your center of mass, but you can't eyeball that, and the shin angle can be a great alternative.
Also keep in mind Kerr is moving at world record pace, and the shin naturally gets more vertical the faster you go. So don't compare your easy jog to this frame by frame.
Compare the pattern: is the shin roughly stacked, and is the foot decelerating under you before it lands, or is it reaching out and planting like a brake?
One thing I didn't fully get to in the video.
If you do genuinely thing you are overstriding, the fix usually isn't usually focusing on foot placement.
A small bump in cadence ,5-10% increase on top of preferred cadence, usually pulls the foot back toward you on its own without you ever thinking about your feet.
That's the foot and the landing covered.
Next we head up the chain. Follow so you catch it.
*If there is something you want me to talk in more detail about, please let me know in the comments!*
-
Keep in mind that this is for educational purposes only. This does not replace medical advice.
#running #runningform #runanalysis #joshkerr #overstriding #cadence #mile #trackandfield #runningcoach #runningtips #marathontraining
