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I have flat feet. does it affect how fast you can run, either acceleration or max speed?
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A little: If you've been flat-footed since you were young, then there is much less of an effect. Overall you are biomechanically at a disadvantage compared to someone that is not flat-footed. However, since there are so many factors involved in your running abilities, you shouldn't let being flat-footed deter you in any way. There are plenty of extremely fast flat-footed athletes!
Answered 5/19/2016
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Flat feet: Your speed and acceleration depend much more on the amount of fast twitch, compared to slow twitch muscle, as well as your strength and conditioning.
Answered 9/28/2016
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