running

Question 1

describe walk to run transition

Answer 1

at about 4.5 mph walk pattern will modify to run

Question 2

identify differences in cycle between walking and running

Answer 2

• stride rate
• contact periods (walk one foot always on ground, run flight period)
• percent of cycle in stance/swing

Question 3

explain goals of running

Answer 3

• move from point A to B faster than walking
• be displaced more quickly than walking
• remains upright is not goal but bounding helps

Question 4

how running is modified on different surfaces

Answer 4

• hard surfaces is normal run
• soft is harder more work/energy
• uneven is hard and takes adjusting and more grip

Question 5

how running is modified on different grades

Answer 5

• up incline uses more energy and anterior tilt
• decline uses less energy with posterior tilt

Question 6

how running is modified on different strike patterns

Answer 6

• forefoot striking is ball of foot hits ground first (not the norm)
• normal foot striking is calcaneus (heel) to forefoot (toe/ball)