Originally Posted by
delbiker1
I did not even notice the foot placement. I agree with Troul regarding getting the pedals centered on the backside of the ball of the foot. That alone will change the positioning of the lower half of the body. I see a whole of people riding with the pedals at the instep or the heel. I am not being critical, I just do not get it. Especially the heel position, which seems to me like it causes the foot to be significantly angled to prevent toe lap. Ball of the foot, I believe, is much more efficient, and puts less strain on the rest of the leg, which maybe reduces stress on the lower back.
Midsole cleat placement relieves the calf, helping to do the run better. There are other clear advantages for ultradistance events like Ironmen. Midsole relieves stress to the knee rather significantly. If you want to learn something......here you go....
https://www.triathlete.com/gear/bike...eat-placement/
https://joefrieltraining.com/more-on-cleat-position/
https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com...leat-position/