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Running Experts: You’ve Already Hit Your Stride

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1502-14 024 Research on how the achilles heel reacts to uphill vs down hill running. Iain Hunter, Exercise Science February 6, 2015 Photography by Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Copyright BYU Photo 2015 All Rights Reserved photo@byu.edu (801)422-7322 8774
Photo by Mark A. Philbrick

USA Track and Field consultant Iain Hunter and U.S. Olympian Jared Ward have a message for runners: Don’t mess with your stride.

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Photo by Nathaniel Ray Edwards

A new study by the duo of BYU professors finds the stride length people naturally choose is the best for them, whether they are experienced or inexperienced runners. That means whatever shape you are in — marathon warrior or weekend jogger — stick with what you’re doing.

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