Letter to The Editor: Re: “The Right Stride,” by Gretchen Reynolds
To the Editor:
Re “The Right Stride,” by Gretchen Reynolds (Phys Ed, Science Times, Aug. 8):
I have seen far too many injured runners, hurt as a result of repetitive bad form, buy into the notion that one’s “natural” stride is most efficient.
Many people exhibit deficits in alignment, joint mobility, strength, balance, muscle length, endurance and power that make it difficult to run skillfully without the risk of injury. Addressing these deficits is the solution to reducing the risk of injury, and improving form and overall satisfaction.
CARYN BREGMAN, MONTCLAIR, N.J.
The writer is a physical therapist.
Reading your piece on “The Right Stride” made me think back to the summer I spent training for my first half‑marathon. I remember the morning when my coach told me to focus less on speed and more on cadence, insisting that a consistent rhythm would carry me farther than any burst of effort. At first I was skeptical, but after a few weeks of counting steps and feeling the gentle sway of my shoulders, the miles started to feel easier. The turning point was a rainy Thursday when I slipped on a slick patch and almost fell, yet the steady stride I’d cultivated kept me upright and prevented a serious injury. melbet avis It’s funny how a simple adjustment can…
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