Latest Research: Forefoot Risks / Cadence vs. Knee Load / Groin Pain Breakthrough / Deadly Trail Running Truths

Latest Research: Forefoot Risks / Cadence vs. Knee Load / Groin Pain Breakthrough / Deadly Trail Running Truths

Published on May 25
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<p>Learn more about Brodie's <a href="https://funnel.runsmarter.online/run-smarter-ai-assistant">Research Database &amp; AI Assistant</a> ๐Ÿ“„๐Ÿ”</p><p>๐Ÿง  What Youโ€™ll Learn in This Episode:</p><p>Join Brodie as he breaks down the <strong>latest running research from May 2025</strong>, giving you science-backed insights to run smarter, reduce injury risk, and boost performance. In this episode, youโ€™ll explore:</p><p>๐Ÿ“Œ Featured Research Summaries:</p><p><strong>1. Biomechanical Strategies to Improve Running</strong></p><ul><li>How increasing your cadence by 10% can reduce knee pain โ€” especially patellofemoral pain.</li><li>Why combining cadence, footwear (lower heel drop), and orthoses yields the best biomechanical results.</li><li>Why <strong>cadence alone</strong> might be the most powerful, accessible change you can make.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Foot Strike &amp; Tibial Loading</strong></p><ul><li>Forefoot striking increases tibial stress by 15โ€“16%โ€”why this matters for runners with a his...