Whenever I run at larger events I always find it interesting to see the way other people run and how much it can vary from person to person. And whilst there are some traits that you might see more often in stronger or weaker runners, there are always people who surprise me by running faster or slower than their style suggested at first glance.

Can you describe your running style? What does it look like? Does it have any quirks or things that make it recognisable to others? Has it changed over time?

    • markstos@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Some watches or footpods will measure your vertical oscillation. Lower is better. The more energy you are spending lifting your body vertically, the less energy going into a horizontal speed.

      If you want to run more efficiently, try running barefoot. Extra vertical oscillation would be painful without shoe cushioning and your body would adapt to a more efficient form. Then with shoes back on, try to mimic the barefoot form.