My form was fine… until I ran slower.
Form breakdown doesn’t always happen when you're tired—it can hit at your "comfortable" marathon pace. In this episode, I break down how a mild hamstring strain led me to reassess everything I thought I knew about run form. You’ll hear how I tested drills, cadence changes, and strength work to fix overstriding and avoid heel striking without interrupting training. If you're working toward a sub-3 marathon or just trying to stay healthy through long-distance training, this is your blueprint.
Key Takeaways
- Fixing form isn’t about one quick tip—it’s consistent drills and strength work.
- Slower running doesn’t always mean better running; form can break down at marathon pace.
- Heel striking isn’t always bad—overstriding is the real problem.
Timestamps
- [00:00] How I found out my form was falling apart
- [00:24] Why my sprint form is perfect but marathon pace is sloppy
- [00:46] What led to my recurring hamstring strain
- [01:20] Three running myths I busted during training
- [03:26] The truth about heel striking
- [05:06] Slower paces don’t always mean better form
- [06:43] How I fixed overstriding with cadence and drills
- [07:12] Why form changes take time
- [08:54] New strength and mobility drills I added
- [11:41] Final recap: small changes = big gains
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