Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It is normal for the foot to land in front of the body unless…
you are accelerating.
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There are plenty of people that think that just because someone lands in front of the body, they are overstriding.
I have gotten comments on my videos looking at the slow motion of Usain Bolt and Jeremy Wariner (both World class runners) and say they are overstriding.
But it is not the case for either.
Now, let me CLARIFY something here.
“Trying to land under your center of mass” can be a useful cue for certain runners to help them land closer to the body and find a more efficient stride.
However, people need to DIFFERENTIATE between a cue and a movement pattern.
EXPECTING runners to actually land under the center of mass is an ISSUE because unless you are accelerating, it is simply NOT possible.
So don’t set UNREALISTIC expectations.
However, a more helpful indicator for overstriding is looking at the shin.
A relatively vertical shin is typically a good sign someone is not overstriding.
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This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
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Raw footage credits belong to: TCU Locomotor lab, and the SMU Locomotor Performance Laboratory
#runanalysis #biomechanics #sprinting
It is normal for the foot to land in front of the body unless…
you are accelerating.
-
There are plenty of people that think that just because someone lands in front of the body, they are overstriding.
I have gotten comments on my videos looking at the slow motion of Usain Bolt and Jeremy Wariner (both World class runners) and say they are overstriding.
But it is not the case for either.
Now, let me CLARIFY something here.
“Trying to land under your center of mass” can be a useful cue for certain runners to help them land closer to the body and find a more efficient stride.
However, people need to DIFFERENTIATE between a cue and a movement pattern.
EXPECTING runners to actually land under the center of mass is an ISSUE because unless you are accelerating, it is simply NOT possible.
So don’t set UNREALISTIC expectations.
However, a more helpful indicator for overstriding is looking at the shin.
A relatively vertical shin is typically a good sign someone is not overstriding.
-
This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
-
Raw footage credits belong to: TCU Locomotor lab, and the SMU Locomotor Performance Laboratory
#runanalysis #biomechanics #sprinting
