Heel Strike Vs Midfoot Vs Forefoot | Triathlon Training Explained

Published on September 6th 2019

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There are three categories of Foot Strike when running. They are heel strike, mid foot and forefoot. Heather and Fraser are here to break down the styles and explain what is happening in detail at your foot as well as the effect on your overall running gait. In association with TrainingPeaks. Subscribe to GTN: http://gtn.io/SubscribetoGTN Check out the GTN Shop: https://gtn.io/rV You’ve quite likely heard terms such as; “he’s a forefoot runner”, “that’s a heavy heel strike”, or “she definitely lands on her midfoot” and many variations along those lines. Well the way in which our feet land when running has long been observed and the correct style eternally debated. We are not going to find the magic answer and tell you exactly how you should run in this video but we are going to break down the various styles we see and explain what is happening in detail at your foot as well as the effect on your overall running gait! If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 Submit your content here: https://upload.globaltrinetwork.com/ If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - https://gtn.io/rU Watch more on GTN... 📹 How To Choose The Right Running Shoes | What Trainers Should You Wear For Running? 👉 https://gtn.io/ChooseRunShoes 📹 Barefoot Running | GTN Investigates The Pros And Cons 👉 https://gtn.io/BarefootRunning Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound: Stop Chasing Me - Ambre Jaune Asparuhgus - Guustavv Fires - Ballpoint Like This (Instrumental Version) - spring gang Travellers - Ran the Man With Tim - Guustavv Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images