Module 7 - Midfoot Strike Flashcards
A heel strike is more reliant on the ______________ for the support and stability.
Skeletal system
A midfoot strike is more reliant on the ________________ for support and stability.
Musculature system
A midfoot strike reduces the impact in the ____________.
Knees,hips, back and lessen the stress on the hamstrings.
A midfoot strike places stress on the ___________ and the __________.
Achilles tendon. Calf muscles, primarily the soleus.
How can you decrease the stress on the Achilles and calf muscles when running with a midfoot strike?
Once the ball of the foot impacts the ground, immediately after that, the rest of the foot should lightly impact the ground. While the ball of the foot is the area that pushes off the ground, contact (ground) between the middle of the foot and heel is used for support.
What kind of drills can help runners improve their forefoot strike?
Uphill and resistance running
Many runners who convert to a midfoot strike from a heel strike will notice increased _____ tightness and, occasionally, injury to the __________________________.
Calf. Soleus and Achilles tendon
If you acquire an athlete who is currently heel striking and has a race in the near future (anything less than five months), is it advisable to convert the individual to a midfoot strike for the event?
No. Although you can introduce a small amount of midfoot striking into the training program.
All biomechanically-based changes must be introduced in very _______ and over _____________.
Small doses. Extended periods
When should an athlete consider converting from a heel strike to a forefoot strike?
If they could be more efficient, and the individual is experiencing issues that may be rectified with a midfoot strike.
If an athlete is experiencing no issues with heel strike running, is it still needed to convert to a forefoot strike?
No
If you have an athlete running with a heel strike and overstriding, the goal should be to ______________________.
shorten their stride in front of their body so the feet land under, or close to being under, the body’s center of gravity, which leads to a reduction in stride length and an increase in stride rate.
