
Is Heel Striking Really That Bad? What Runners Need to Know
Heel striking gets blamed for injuries and inefficient running, but it’s not automatically bad. Here’s what runners should focus on instead.

Heel striking gets blamed for injuries and inefficient running, but it’s not automatically bad. Here’s what runners should focus on instead.

Video footage can show how you run, but it can’t explain everything. A complete running gait analysis looks at strength, mobility, training history, shoes, symptoms, and goals to create a more useful plan.

Runner’s knee is common, frustrating, and often linked to training load, strength, recovery, and running mechanics. This guide covers runner’s knee exercises, smart training modifications, and when to get a running assessment.

A running assessment looks at how you run, how your training is going, and what matters most for your goals. This blog explains what happens during the appointment, including treadmill analysis, strength and mobility testing, and what you’ll leave with.

A running assessment can help when something feels off, when the same niggle keeps coming back, or when you want clarity before a small issue becomes a bigger one. This blog explains the best times to book one and when it may be better to seek medical input first.

A running assessment helps you understand how you run, what may be contributing to pain or inefficiency, and what to work on next. This blog explains what a running assessment is, what it looks at, and what you can expect to leave with.
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