MFR 83: Stop the Pounding, How to Be Light on Your Feet While Running
Do you ever listen while you run? No, I don’t mean listen to music or conversation or podcasts. Do you listen for the sound of your feet hitting the ground? Try it. If your feet make a loud pounding noise, that means you’re hitting the ground with more force than necessary, and there is room for improvement.
When you are light on your feet, it means there is less stress, on your body with each step.
When you are light on your feet, it indicates good running form.
It means you have a strong core.
All these things are good. In this podcast I explain why it’s beneficial to tread lightly, and I describe a wide variety of drills and other things you can do to stop the pounding and run lighter.