Biomechanics, Durability, Gait Analysis & Injury Prevention for Runners Ep 139

Are you getting injured every time your training ramps up? Or do you feel like your running form falls apart when you get tired?

In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport sits down with physical therapist Dr. Rick Pitman to talk about what really causes running injuries—and why it is not always about doing “too much.”

We dive into:

• Why durability matters just as much as performance
• The truth about overuse injuries
• Why running is a skill that can be improved
• What 3D gait analysis, EMG, and pressure insoles can reveal
• Why runners need strength training
• How to tell if your lungs are the limiter…or your mechanics are

If you are a runner, triathlete, or endurance athlete who wants to stay healthy and keep progressing, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

Go here to read the blog, watch the video, and learn more about Dr. Rick Pitman and AnthroKinetics Physiolab.

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