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Understanding ABS Hero
What We Measure. What You're Matched To.

Absorb. Bounce. Stability. The pillars of healthy running.

We score how your body handles impact, returns energy, and stays in control. Then we match you to footwear that fills in the gaps. It's how we help you run longer, faster, and with less strain.

Let's start with the body

Every runner has strengths and gaps. We test for both.

Your Performance Score shows how your body handles impact (Absorb), returns energy (Bounce), and stays stable through movement (Stability). We assess this through controlled strength and movement tests, treadmill footage, and force analysis.

Absorb assessmentBounce assessmentStability assessment
How well your joints and muscles reduce impact. If you lack shock absorption, you're more likely to feel soreness after long runs or struggle to recover quickly.
How much force your body can create and transfer forward. If your bounce score is low, you might feel sluggish or unable to pick up speed when needed.
How well you control your movement and stay aligned. Weakness here often shows up as fatigue late in a run, or tightness in the hips, knees, or ankles.

Footwear that fills in the missing pieces

Every shoe supports one of the three systems. We show you how.

Each shoe carried at RunAsYouAre is graded by how much it helps with shock absorption, energy return, or control. That means we only match you with shoes based on what your body actually needs, not just what feels good at the moment.

Shoes that absorb
Shoes that bounce
Shoes that stabilize

Run goals mapped to your mix

You don't need all three maxed out. Just the right blend.

Most runners aren't balanced across all three systems. That's normal. We show you which ones matter most for your goal, then help you close the gap.

Endurance and efficiency

You'll need strong Absorb and Stability scores. Long runs expose weakness in impact reduction and form control.

Endurance and efficiency
Speed and power
Balance and control

Everything works together

Body. Score. Shoes. Plan.

We test your movement, score your capabilities, and use that data to match footwear and build your plan. It's not a guess, it's all connected. And it changes as you improve.

Your Performance Score reveals your gaps. Your footwear match fills them in. Your program builds them up. Your goals stay front and center.

Connected System