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Running: We’re Doing It Wrong

I’m seriously considering signing up for the Egg Nog Jog. It’s a 5K run through the famous Speedway Christmas Lightshow at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, November 18th. It might…

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I'm seriously considering signing up for the Egg Nog Jog. It's a 5K run through the famous Speedway Christmas Lightshow at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, November 18th. It might actually be more fun than driving through it. The only problem is that I've been slack about my fitness lately and I haven't run a 5K in a long time. As it turns out, I've been doing it wrong all along anyway. And you probably are, too.

According to Tech Insider, most Americans are guilty of certain running missteps, never mind our illustrious legacy of Olympic track & field dominance. We seem to have trouble with stride length/frequency, foot placement, and foot strike, all of which can lead to injuries. Apparently, we're supposed to run more like our prehistoric ancestors:

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.