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06/17/2026

🏃♂️ Weak hip drive isn't just a performance problem...it can become an injury problem too.

When runners lack stability and control around the hip, several things can happen:

❌ Pelvic drop

❌ Excessive side-to-side movement

❌ Knee collapse inward

❌ Increased stress on the knee, IT band, and hip

The problem isn't just that these movement patterns look inefficient.

The bigger issue is that your body struggles to absorb force properly.

And if you can't absorb force efficiently, you won't be able to generate force efficiently.

Think of it this way:

👉 Stability comes first.

👉 Force production comes second.

👉 Performance improves as a result.

This is why we spend so much time helping runners develop strength and control before progressing into explosive exercises, speed work, and power training.

Once your hips can control movement effectively, you're able to produce more force in less time, leading to:

✅ Better running efficiency

✅ Improved power output

✅ Faster running

✅ Reduced injury risk

That's exactly why the High Box Step-Up with Knee Drive we posted earlier today can be such a valuable exercise for runners.

Have you ever been told you have weak hips or poor hip stability?

⬇️ Let us know in the comments.

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06/17/2026

🚨 If your glutes aren't helping, your knees may be paying the price.

One of my favorite exercises for runners looking to improve strength, stability, and power is the **High Box Step-Up with Knee Drive**.

Why?

✅ Builds glute strength through a large range of motion

✅ Improves single-leg balance and control

✅ Develops running-specific power

✅ Helps improve knee alignment and stability

✅ Carries over directly to hills, speed work, and stronger running mechanics

A few keys to doing it correctly:

👉 Shift your weight forward onto the working leg

👉 Drive through the entire foot

👉 Keep your knee tracking over your toes

👉 Avoid letting your knee cave inward

👉 Keep your hips level throughout the movement

👉 Control the lowering phase before progressing to explosive reps

Remember: Start with a lower step and earn your way up. The goal isn't to use the highest box possible—it's to maintain quality movement while building strength.

Runners: Do you currently include step-ups in your training?

⬇️ Let us know in the comments.

💾 Save this exercise for your next strength session.

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06/16/2026

Every runner has something that's beating them up right now.

The question is...

What's yours?

🏔️ Hill workouts?
☀️ The summer heat and humidity?
⚡ Speed sessions?
🏃 Long runs?
💪 Strength training?
😴 Recovery between workouts?

Training stress isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's how we get better.

The problem is knowing the difference between normal training fatigue and the warning signs that something may need to change.

Sometimes it's just accumulated fatigue.

Sometimes it's a recovery issue.

Sometimes it's a training load problem.

And sometimes it's your running mechanics creating extra stress where it doesn't need to be.

That's why we want to hear from you.

What's currently the hardest part of your training?

And are you noticing any aches, pains, tightness, or recurring issues that seem to show up because of it?

The more we know, the more content we can create to help you train smarter, stay healthy, and perform your best.

👇 Fill in the blank:

"Right now, my biggest training challenge is __________."

Bonus points if you tell us:
✅ What race you're training for
✅ What workout leaves you the most fatigued
✅ Any aches or pains you're currently dealing with

We'll use your answers to create future videos and training tips specifically for the Endurance Unleashed community.

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06/16/2026

Want to know why excessive vertical oscillation can slow you down?

Let's talk physics.

When you're running, your goal is to move forward as efficiently as possible.

But every time you bounce upward, you're spending energy moving in a direction that isn't getting you closer to the finish line.

A little vertical movement is normal.

Too much vertical movement becomes expensive.

Here's why:

⬆️ 1. It requires more energy.

The higher you bounce, the more work your body has to do. That means more energy spent moving upward instead of forward.

🦵 2. It increases impact forces.

What goes up must come down.

Every extra inch of vertical movement creates additional force that your muscles, tendons, joints, and bones have to absorb when you land.

Over time, that can contribute to excessive stress throughout the system.

⚡ 3. It can overload your calves.

Many runners with excessive bounce rely heavily on their calf muscles to propel themselves upward.

This can contribute to recurring calf tightness, muscle strains, Achilles irritation, shin discomfort, and other lower-leg issues.

One metric many GPS watches track is your Vertical Ratio.

This compares how much you're moving upward versus how much distance you're covering forward.

Generally speaking, the goal isn't to eliminate vertical oscillation.

The goal is to create a better balance between stride length and vertical movement so that more of your effort is being used to move you down the road.

Think:

✅ Push behind you
✅ Move forward
✅ Stay quick off the ground
✅ Avoid unnecessary bounce

Small changes in efficiency can add up to meaningful gains over the course of a long run, race, or training cycle.

How often do you actually look at your running metrics after a run?

1️⃣ Pace
2️⃣ Heart Rate
3️⃣ Cadence
4️⃣ Vertical Oscillation
5️⃣ Ground Contact Time

Drop your answer below.

06/16/2026

Do you feel like you're bouncing your way through every run?

If your calves are constantly tight, you're burning through energy faster than expected, or your running buddies have jokingly called you a "bunny rabbit," excessive vertical oscillation could be part of the problem.

Vertical oscillation is simply how much your body moves up and down while running.

Now, some vertical movement is normal. In fact, it's necessary.

The problem occurs when too much of your effort is sending you upward instead of forward.

Think about it this way:

If your goal is to get from Point A to Point B as efficiently as possible, every inch of unnecessary bounce is energy that isn't helping you move down the road.

Excessive vertical oscillation can:
✔️ Increase energy expenditure
✔️ Contribute to calf fatigue
✔️ Reduce running efficiency
✔️ Make it harder to maintain pace over longer distances

One simple way to work on this is with cones, mini hurdles, or an agility ladder.

The goal isn't to jump over the obstacles.

The goal is to move over them while keeping your head level, staying quick with your feet, and maintaining forward momentum.

Focus on:
🏃 Quick ground contact
🏃 Pushing the ground behind you
🏃 Staying light on your feet
🏃 Minimizing unnecessary bounce

A good cue is to think about moving FORWARD, not UPWARD.

The less energy you waste bouncing, the more energy you have available to propel yourself down the road.

Have you ever checked your vertical oscillation data on your watch?

If your watch tracks it, drop the number in the comments.

If it doesn't, tell us whether you're:
1️⃣ A "bouncy" runner
2️⃣ A smooth runner
3️⃣ Not sure

We'll help you understand what your numbers and running style might mean.

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06/15/2026

Every runner has that one cue that suddenly made everything click.

Maybe it was:

🏃 "Increase your cadence."

🏃 "Run tall."

🏃 "Drive your knee forward."

🏃 "Push the ground behind you."

🏃 "Scrape gum off the bottom of your shoe."

🏃 "Keep your feet underneath your hips."

Sometimes a single cue can completely change how a run feels. Other times, the cue that works for one runner doesn't work at all for another.

That's because running form isn't one-size-fits-all.

The best cue is often the one that helps YOU move more efficiently, produce force in the right direction, and run with less effort.

We're always interested in hearing what has worked for runners because it helps us understand what people are being taught and what topics we should cover next.

So let's hear it...

What's the single best running cue you've ever received?

👇 Drop your favorite running cue in the comments.

If someone gave you a piece of running advice that instantly improved your form, efficiency, or performance, we want to hear it.

We'll use your answers to create future videos, breakdowns, and coaching content.

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06/15/2026

3 signs you might be overstriding when you run 👇

Overstriding is one of the most common running form faults we see, and many runners don't even realize they're doing it.

Here are three quick ways to tell:

👀 1. You can see your feet in front of you while looking straight ahead.

If your foot is consistently landing far out in front of your body, there's a good chance you're reaching for each stride instead of generating force behind you.

🔊 2. Your footfalls are loud.

Running shouldn't sound like you're stomping your way down the road. While some noise is normal, excessive slapping or pounding often means you're creating unnecessary braking forces with each step.

⚡ 3. Every step sends a jolt through your body.

Do you feel impact travel from your foot all the way into your knees, hips, back, shoulders, or even your neck? That can be a sign that you're landing too far in front of your center of mass and absorbing more force than necessary.

Why does this matter?

Overstriding often:
• Reduces running efficiency
• Increases energy expenditure
• Slows you down
• Raises stress on the feet, shins, knees, hips, and lower back

Now, there are exceptions. Certain speeds, sprinting mechanics, terrain changes, and race situations can create what appears to be an overstride. But for most recreational runners, excessive reaching is doing more harm than good.

The goal isn't necessarily shorter strides.

The goal is better force production and having your foot land closer to underneath your body.

👇 Which of these signs do you notice most during your runs?

1️⃣ Seeing your feet in front of you
2️⃣ Loud foot strikes
3️⃣ Feeling impact travel through your entire body

Comment 1, 2, or 3 below.

If you'd like us to cover when an "overstride" can actually be appropriate, let us know in the comments and we'll make a video on it.

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06/15/2026

Most runners think the key to running faster is taking bigger strides.

In reality, that's often what slows them down.

One of the most common mistakes we see is runners reaching out in front of their body to try to cover more ground. While it may feel faster, it often creates a braking force with every step, forcing your body to absorb more impact and work harder to maintain pace.

Instead, focus on what happens behind you.

The best runners don't pull themselves forward....they push the ground behind them.

When you direct force backward, your foot naturally lands closer to underneath your body, reducing braking forces and improving efficiency. As a bonus, this can also decrease stress on the knees, hips, and lower legs.

Another mistake we commonly see is the "shuffle." Shuffling creates extra noise, extra friction, and often wastes energy that could be used to move forward.

A simple cue to try: focus on lightly picking your feet up and pushing the ground behind you rather than reaching forward with every stride.

Small changes can make a surprisingly big difference in your running economy.

Remember: don't try to change everything at once. Pick one cue, practice it, and see how it feels.

Have you ever been told you're an overstrider or that you shuffle when you run? Let us know in the comments.

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06/14/2026

What’s your biggest running form question?

This week we focused on running economy, how efficiently you move and why that matters more than just “running harder” or “running more.”

Next week, we’re shifting gears into running form breakdowns:

Common mechanical faults we see in runners
How those faults show up in real training
And what actually needs to change to improve efficiency and reduce breakdown

If you’ve ever wondered why something feels “off” in your stride, or why you keep getting the same nagging issues, this is the week to pay attention.

We’ll build directly off the questions you bring in.

Drop your biggest running form question in the comments, whether it’s cadence, overstriding, hip drop, foot strike, or anything else you’ve been unsure about.

Like, follow, and share this with a runner who’s trying to clean up their form heading into their next block.

06/14/2026

Running faster doesn’t always come from getting fitter.

A lot of runners assume that improvement is just about doing more mileage, pushing harder workouts, or building more endurance. But if your mechanics aren’t efficient, you can get fitter and still not see the performance jump you expect.

This week we broke down several key pieces of running economy:

Cadence and contact time
Vertical oscillation and “wasted” upward motion
Arm swing and force transfer
Overall coordination of how you move, not just how hard you train

The big takeaway: performance isn’t just about output, it’s about how efficiently you use that output.

If you reduce unnecessary movement, improve force direction, and clean up breakdowns in form, you don’t just run faster… you run faster for the same effort.

That’s where real breakthroughs happen.

If you’ve been putting in the work but not seeing the results you expect, drop a comment with what you think is holding you back in your running economy.

We’ll break down common patterns and create more content around what you actually need to improve.

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