Movement to Metrics: Unlock Better Running with Stryd & Expert Technique Coach Paul Mackinnon

Today, we are thrilled to share Movement to Metrics: Unlock Better Running with Stryd & Expert Technique Coach Paul Mackinnon — a comprehensive guide that reveals how your running form, Stryd Footpath visualizations, and performance metrics work together as one interconnected system to unlock your full potential as a runner.

Created in collaboration with Paul Mackinnon of The Balanced Runner, who coaches top performers including Galen Rupp, Molly Seidel, and Nico Young, this guide bridges the gap between how you move and what your data reveals.

Whether you are working to break through a performance plateau, correct recurring inefficiencies, or simply understand how your body moves, this integrated approach will give you the clarity and tools you need to become a smarter, stronger runner.

You will learn:

• How physics governs every stride you take, including the optimal 80/20 vertical-to-horizontal force split that defines efficient running and why understanding gravity and your center of mass is the foundation for improvement.
• What good running form actually looks like in both the upper and lower body, from compact arm swing and torso stability to hip-led leg drive that creates flight instead of braking.
• The most common form mistakes that leak efficiency, including excessive torso rotation that delays lift-off and overstriding patterns that increase Ground Contact Time and Impact Loading Rate.
• How to use the three-layer hierarchy of Form, Stryd Footpath, and Metrics to identify exactly where your inefficiencies live and track whether your improvements are holding up under fatigue.
• Real-world case studies showing how subtle changes in upper-body rotation and lower-body mechanics translate into measurable improvements in Ground Contact Time, Leg Spring Stiffness, Impact Loading Rate, and left-right balance.
• A practical four-step improvement framework that connects form cues with targeted strength work, uses Stryd data as a continuous feedback loop, and helps you feel the physics working in your favor with every stride.

This guide is designed to help both athletes and coaches see running as a complete system rather than isolated pieces. Through detailed explanations, visual comparisons, embedded video examples, and insights from one of the world's leading technique coaches, you will understand not just what to improve but why it matters and how to measure your progress over time.

The article takes about thirty to forty minutes to read thoroughly, but the concepts inside can reshape how you think about every run from this day forward.

As a special bonus, readers who want to dive deeper into structured form training can use the code Stryd-25Off for 25% off their first month of The Balanced Runner's basic membership at tbrunner.com.

Ready to connect the dots between your movement and your metrics?

Tap the button below to read the full guide and start your journey toward more efficient, powerful, and resilient running.