The good news is that there’s a few ways of determining your running style, and they’re usually free, and very simple.

Book a gait analysis

Firstly, if you’ve ever spotted a treadmill in the corner of a running shop, you might have wondered what it’s for. Don’t worry, you won’t be expected to bust out a PB in front of everyone – it’s simply to allow the staff to analyse your gait and ensure you’re wearing the correct footwear.

Despite the fact that gait analysis is so quick and easy, the Asics research shows that 68% of UK runners have never had a gait analysis – so get yourself to a running store, fast.

Check your shoes

If the thought of entering a sports store is just too much, just pop your trainers off and take a look at the soles.

“A good way to find which running style you have is to turn over your trainers and look for signs of wear on the outsole (grip),” says Asics trainer Jack Hobbs. “If there is an even amount of grip worn down across the trainer (from heel to toe) then it’s likely you have a neutral running style. However, if the wear on the shoe is shown to be predominantly on the outside edge of the foot, then this would be considered to be more of a supinator running style.

“In contrast, if the wear is found mainly near the big toe, on the inside of the heel and under the ball of the foot, then this would be a common sign of an overpronator.”

However, since your gait can change throughout your life as a result of factors such as pregnancy, injury, training and age, it’s always advisable to have regular checks to ensure your footwear remains appropriate.

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