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,...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 17, 2022 | Running Form
Do you feel stiff and sore when you run? If so, this stretch is for you! As a Physical Therapist and running coach, I find that many runners struggle with tight calves and hips. If you can loosen up those muscles, it will really help you improve your run form. Watch...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 15, 2022 | Running Form
Looking to improve your stride and run form? If so, this drill is a “must-add” to your routine. Use the shuffle step drill to reduce braking forces that slow you down — and also to improve shock absorption for fewer injuries. Watch this video to...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 9, 2022 | Running Form
To get faster, you need to train harder and run more, right? While that may help, it could increase your risk for injury. Luckily, there is a way you can get faster – and it doesn’t require more of your time. What you need is good run form. Most runners don’t realize...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 7, 2022 | Running Form
If your stride feels slow and choppy, you may be “tapping the breaks.” Picture yourself driving down the road and tapping the brakes 160 times per minute. As you can imagine, it would be quite jerky, inefficient, and painful. Unfortunately, most run in a way that...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Oct 9, 2021 | Running Form
When we talk about run form, conversations often revolve around cadence, posture or breath control. While these factors are super important, a lot of the time, there’s a more straightforward reason to blame for poor performance. Strength should be an integral part of...
