Grrr Strava stopped tracking my shuffle

[purplewalker]

Just got back from W2R2 and feels ok but wanted to track pace as very conscious I’m doing the ‘mid-foot land little steps under body step’ as suggested which can hardly be faster than my brisk stride out walk but Strave jammed. However although I must look odd with this strange little shuffle run, I can see how it protects your muscles. This is perhaps where I went wrong last time. With my dodgy ankle I can’t afford to deviate from Laura’s advice now but I do look on longingly at seasoned runners who definitely don’t seem to keep their legs under their body . Is this something that comes when you are an actual runner as opposed to a snail shuffler ?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Do you not just run in a way which is comfortable to you? You mention your ankle..but is the way Laura suggests comfortable for you... ?

[purplewalker Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes it is it just feels a bit odd and definitely not my natural default run that’s all. I’m convinced it’s good advice though.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to purplewalker]

I am not sure... I just run in a way that feels right for me and have never over thought the actions or tried to change it...we do advise running in a way that suits you...'This taken from our FAQ for new runners..

"One piece of advice, which somehow has slipped through into the C25k podcasts and even more inexplicably into the more recent app, is the advice you will receive on heelstrike. Across most acknowledged sources, heelstriking is considered to be the least favourable way for your foot to fall; midfoot or forefoot are the preferred techniques. Heelstrike causes more jarring impacts up the leg, which can lead to knee problems and shin splints and even stress fractures. It is often caused by overstriding, so make sure that your footfall lies under your torso, not out in front. It may be that heelstriking is your natural way to run, but be aware that it causes more stresses to your legs. The most crucial aspect of footstrike is to keep it as light as possible, no slapping and as little jarring as possible. Most aches and pains suffered by new runners are primarily caused by the impact which can be reduced by slowing down, avoiding heelstriking and overstriding, running on grass or treadmill and by wearing proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop."

[purplewalker Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks. I think I’m just being super careful because of ankle and will be a little less conscious of form as I progress and it holds out. Appreciate your advice and support.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to purplewalker]

Kiss the ground with your feet... it works... Sorry not to be more helpful