Fitness
Overstriding
Overstriding is landing with the foot too far ahead of the center of mass, braking each step and raising impact stress on knees and shins. It often pairs with low cadence and reaching with the lower leg.
Overstriding is landing with the foot too far ahead of the center of mass, braking each step and raising impact stress on knees and shins. It often pairs with low cadence and reaching with the lower leg.
Fixes include slight cadence increase, hills, and drills—not maximalist shoe changes alone.
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