[luisodude]

luisodude on April 6, 2007 at 10:54 am #12946

Hi,

My coach and I have noticed that when i begin to reach my top speed in the 100m or 200m, i begin to land on the outside of my right foot. I don't really know how to explain it but i seem to land on the outside "ball" of my foot and i can't really help it. This started happening about a month and a half ago, and lately the area below my calf and entire side of the bottom portion of my leg hurts when i hit the ground (not on my shin, but on the other side). What can i do to fix this?

Thanks.

[mcginles]

mcginles on April 8, 2007 at 10:35 pm #64110

I am working with a sprinter right now that almost crosses her feet when she runs.  If she is running on a straight line she will be crossing the line while she is running.

Looking for some suggestions, cues or drills to help her.

She is starting to do her sprints on a lane line.

What else can I do with her.

[coachformerlyknownas]

coachformerlyknownas on April 9, 2007 at 5:05 am #64111

Most would tell you to see a doctor of orthopedics specializing in sports medicine.  Orthotics might be prescribed, as well as recommending shoes that allow for overpronation.