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Articles on Running style

January 22, 2024

It’s okay to run slowly – in fact it has plenty of benefits

Dan Gordon, Anglia Ruskin University; Jonathan Melville, Anglia Ruskin University, and Matthew Slater, Anglia Ruskin University

Slow running may burn more fat compared to running at a faster pace.

November 25, 2019

Thomas Allen, Manchester Metropolitan University

As record running times drop, what role is footwear playing?

January 23, 2018

Noel Brick, Ulster University and Richard Metcalfe, Swansea University

Simply smiling or frowning could change your running for the better (or worse).

December 5, 2016

Leo Ng, Curtin University and Sarah Stearne, Curtin University

Do you land on your heel or forefoot when running? Listening to your technique might give you a clue and reduce your chances of injury.

Richard Metcalfe
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, Swansea University
Leo Ng
Senior Lecturer (Physiotherapy), Curtin University
Sarah Stearne
Lecturer, Curtin University
Noel Brick
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Ulster University
Thomas Allen
Senior Lecturer, Department of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University
Dan Gordon
Associate Professor, Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University
Jonathan Melville
PhD Candidate, Sport and Exercise Science, Anglia Ruskin University
Matthew Slater
PhD Candidate, Exercise Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University