What it is
Braking measures how much you decelerate while your feet are in contact with the ground. A lower braking score suggests that your form is causing you to lose energy by temporarily slowing yourself down with each stride while a higher braking score suggests that you have a smooth form that allows you to conserve energy.
Why it matters
- Excessive braking wastes energy and slows you down
- Creates unnecessary stress on knees and shins
- Often caused by overstriding (heel-first too far forward)
- Major factor in running economy and speed
Video tutorial
[ADD YOUTUBE LINK] — Eliminating Braking Forces