hey everyone i a new to the forum so am not sure as to whether this has been discussed before but i was wondering if you could help me.
i am currently in training for my first marathon in barcelona next year at the age of 18 and have only recently started doing longer runs.
my question is what is the best running technique, i have always ran with the classic technique landing on your heel and then rolling through and pushing of your toes but my dad seems convinced after reading a book that the best technique is with shorter strides to land on the ball of your foot and then push off again quickly.
does anyone have a view or seen anything to suport either of these techniques.
many thanks
i am currently in training for my first marathon in barcelona next year at the age of 18 and have only recently started doing longer runs.
my question is what is the best running technique, i have always ran with the classic technique landing on your heel and then rolling through and pushing of your toes but my dad seems convinced after reading a book that the best technique is with shorter strides to land on the ball of your foot and then push off again quickly.
does anyone have a view or seen anything to suport either of these techniques.
many thanks