Ever noticed the sound you make while running? I am not referring to your breathing sound. By sound, I mean the noise generated from the impact of your feet. Is it an unusual question? Most runners don't even know what their feet sound like while running. They start listening to music before hitting the track and while doing so they miss an important indicator of running performance. Yes, the sound of feet stomping. I don't blame them. Since running is leisure, most runners feel like spicing it up with music.
However, those who aim to improve running performance should try running without an iPod next time. Just listen to the sound of your feet as it comes in contact with the ground. If it's a slapping sound, then you can be a stomping runner. Or if there is very less sound, you are floating runner who is not placing the feet correctly on the ground. On the flip side, too much noise on impact is a clear sign of improper running technique.
Loud sound indicates more exertion
If the runner hits the ground with much force, he might soon start to feel the exertion from extra effort. Such runners will have trouble in distance running or in keeping up for long. These runners are bound to run out of gas sooner or later.
Less sound indicates incorrect balance
When there is less noise from feet impact, it means that the runner is not placing the feet properly on the ground. He could be using his toes which can prove to be a dangerous running technique. Since you are not properly absorbing the impact forces, there are increased chances of injuries.
Trainer's suggestion
However, those who aim to improve running performance should try running without an iPod next time. Just listen to the sound of your feet as it comes in contact with the ground. If it's a slapping sound, then you can be a stomping runner. Or if there is very less sound, you are floating runner who is not placing the feet correctly on the ground. On the flip side, too much noise on impact is a clear sign of improper running technique.
Loud sound indicates more exertion
If the runner hits the ground with much force, he might soon start to feel the exertion from extra effort. Such runners will have trouble in distance running or in keeping up for long. These runners are bound to run out of gas sooner or later.
Less sound indicates incorrect balance
When there is less noise from feet impact, it means that the runner is not placing the feet properly on the ground. He could be using his toes which can prove to be a dangerous running technique. Since you are not properly absorbing the impact forces, there are increased chances of injuries.
Trainer's suggestion
Most trainers notice the sound of runners in a group. Almost all came out as noisy runners. They suggested a solution to take the runners for ankle and foot drills. A group of runners was asked to go for a short run and practice landing on the feet with relaxed ankles.
Change in sound
The running technique of landing with relaxed feet actually worked. The sound of feet impact was noticed and the difference was surprising. If you ask most runners in general, they would agree that they never paid attention to their running sound. However, after focusing on their landing technique, the running sounds became proper and so was the running action. What seemed like a stampede before was now a controlled tapping
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