by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Sep 27, 2022 | Running Form
Kipchoge’s run form is smooth. So smooth, his run form helps him set a new personal and world record of 2:01:09 at the Berlin Marathon in 2022. Imagine cranking your treadmill up to 13 miles per hour, hopping on, and running 26.2 miles. The monumental...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Sep 22, 2022 | Running Form
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, knowing what to look for in run form is crucial. Your run form is a unique and undervalued piece of training. Not only can improving running form enhance your speed, but it can also unlock pain-free running. The trouble...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Sep 21, 2022 | Running Form
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a checklist of your run form? Adjusting your run form mid-race can be the difference between a new PR or struggling to the finish. For the past decade, as a Physical Therapist, I’ve been helping runners improve their run form...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 5, 2022 | Running Form
When you consider run form, what comes to mind? Most likely you’re thinking about a variety of drills to improve your stride. While drills are important, you need the strength to maintain your run form from start to finish. That’s why this core exercise is so...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 25, 2022 | Running Form
For many runners working on their technique, overstriding can be a big issue. As a Physical Therapist and running coach, I’m often asked about the difference between opening your stride and overstriding. When runners first start working on their form, they frequently...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 21, 2022 | Running Form
This is a must-try drill for any runner working on run form. As a Physical Therapist and running coach, I find that 90% of runners are heel strikers. This means they hit the ground heel first with a straight knee. Doing this will turn the leg into a battering ram,...
