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What does "typical range" mean, and should I change my form?
Typical ranges come from studies of recreational runners at easy pace. Being outside one is not a fault. Change one thing at a time, and only if you want to.
Each finding shows your value next to a typical: range. It is a guide, not a rule.
Where the ranges come from
They come from running research on recreational runners at easy-to-moderate speed. Speed, height, terrain, shoes and your history all move the "right" value for you. Most research shows links, not cause and effect.
The three statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Good | Inside the typical range. |
| Watch | Outside your typical range. Worth a look, nothing urgent. |
| Work on | Clearly outside the range on one of three things where changing it has good support: where your foot lands, steps per minute and hip drop. |
Everything else stops at Watch.
Some things are descriptive only, with no colour:
- Foot angle at landing: no landing style is better than another.
- Left vs right: differences of 1–10 % are common. The gauge's centre means even.
Should I change something?
- If you are pain-free, there is no need to change something just because it differs from a typical range.
- If you want to change, change one thing at a time. The app picks one focus for you.
- The most-studied first step is a small step-rate change, about +5 %. There is no universal target such as 180 steps per minute.
- Retest after 2–3 easy runs on a similar route.
Your own normal
Typical ranges are a starting point. The most useful comparison is with your own earlier runs on similar routes and at similar pace. Personal baselines and trends are being built and are not available yet.
A note on health
ReadMyMove shows how you move. It says nothing about your health. If you have pain, see a health professional.
Updated 1 November 2026.
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ReadMyMove shows how you move. It does not assess injuries or health. If you have pain, see a health professional. If you're pain-free, there's no need to change something just because it differs from a typical range.