By Gary Barber, edited by Kerry Simmons
A triathlete’s stride is critical to his or her running performance. Some athletes have a stride that eases across the ground with grace and composure while others appear to strain with every step. However, if each component of the running action is carefully analyzed and developed, even the most ungainly runners can find improvement.
Stride components
The stride consists of two parts: the stance phase, where the leg is in contact with the ground, and the flight phase, where the leg moves through the air and prepares for contact with the ground and the next stride. Continue reading