About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Paul Mackinnon on innovative approaches to running form and technique.

Running form has often focused on concepts like cadence and footstrike to create change and improve efficiency. But a "top down" approach - focusing on the arms, torso, and cues - is an innovative and accessible way to become a stronger, healthier runner. Paul Mackinnon is a former semi-pro hockey player who has become an expert on gait retraining. He's is from Melbourne, Australia and has worked with many high level athletes over the years to improve their running form. My discussion with Paul is a masterclass on form. Despite this being a complex topic, his ideas are easy to grasp and have made me rethink some commonly held concepts about running technique. Some of the topics we discuss on the episode include: Paul's "top down" approach to thinking about running form and technique 3 of the most common problem areas for runners How your arms create lift in your running The underestimated torso - why we need to focus here first The impact of running shoes on form Form cues that help reinforce proper form Why the "don't fix what isn't broken" mentality may not be the best way to approach running technique The importance of body awareness to create change in your form This week's…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Fitzgerald

Guest: Paul Mackinnon

Topics covered

• running form
• gait retraining
• cadence
• body awareness
• running technique
• efficiency

Keywords

• running form
• cadence
• gait retraining
• body awareness
• running technique
• efficiency
• form cues

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Melbourne, Australia

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