by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Oct 9, 2021 | Running Form
Form often falls to the bottom of the priority list for most runners, especially during racing season. We become super focused on speed or hitting our goals, only to realize that we can’t achieve those goals without checking our form. ‘Big rocks’ are your personal...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jul 24, 2021 | Running Form
Think the best way to lunge is to step forward and drop the back knee? Think again. This traditional lunge isn’t ideal for runners as it fails to engage the glutes and core fully. As a Physical Therapist, I find most runners struggle with injuries and their pace...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jul 22, 2021 | Running Form
Running more consistent paces from start to finish is possible. The secret?Leveraging your run form. As runs and races progress, most runners fade, their paces slow, and with each passing mile, their goals slip away. For those who do hang on, it’s typically...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jul 20, 2021 | Running Form
When runners look to get faster, they look in all the traditional places. Many will train harder by adding more miles, long runs, or speed work to their training plan. While this will produce results, it also requires MORE TIME and also increases injury risk....
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jul 14, 2021 | Running Form
Do you struggle to finish runs and races strong? If so, practice this run form drill and learn how to run faster — even when you’re tired. Here’s the thing:When most runners get tired toward the end of a race or run, they try one of two things:...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jul 10, 2021 | Running Form
If you want to run faster, finish runs stronger, and have better pace control, you need run from your glutes and core. Here’s why:Most runners rely too heavily on their calves and knees to run. While both muscles groups are strong, they are quick to tire and...
