Your Personal
Force Portrait
A visual representation of the forces your body experiences while running. Learn how Force Portraits work, why they change, and how understanding them can help you become a better runner.
Understanding the Technology
What Is a
Force Portrait?
Your Force Portrait is a personal picture of the forces that your body experiences as you run. It acts as a snapshot of your running performance, capturing key information about how you move.
Central Data Collection
The Aletheia sensor collects data from your sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of your spine—a central location that provides the most accurate picture of your overall running form.
3D Visualization
View your Force Portrait from the top, side, or rear to see the complete picture of forces at play during your run.
Comprehensive Analysis
Advanced software creates a complete summary of the forces acting on your body during movement, revealing insights invisible to the naked eye.
Interactive Force Portrait visualization
Three Perspectives
View From Every Angle
Each perspective reveals different aspects of your running biomechanics.
Side View
Forward forces appear on the right, backward forces on the left, upward forces at the top, and downward forces at the bottom.
Top View
Forward forces at the top, backward forces at the bottom, and side-to-side forces on the left and right.
Rear View
Upward forces at the top, downward forces at the bottom, and side-to-side forces on the left and right.
Multiple Views, Complete Understanding
Examine all three perspectives in the Aletheia Run app to gain a comprehensive view of your unique motion.
Visualization Methods
Two Ways to Read Your Data
Switch between color schemes to see different aspects of the same run.
Force Variability
Indicates whether your force patterns overlap tightly from stride to stride or whether they are more dispersed. Tight patterns suggest consistent form, while dispersed patterns may indicate fatigue or instability.
Color Scheme
Gait Cycle Phases
Breaking down your Force Portrait into the distinct phases of the gait cycle helps you identify the unique qualities of your motion and pinpoint specific areas for improvement.
Color Scheme
Biomechanics Breakdown
The Four Phases of
Your Gait Cycle
The side view is especially useful for analyzing gait cycle phases.
Landing
The foot first touches the ground. Weight begins to be loaded onto the landing leg.
Stabilizing
The full force of the runner is loaded onto the stance leg. The foot is directly underneath the runner in mid-stance.
Launching
The runner propels forward. Weight shifts towards the toes as the foot pushes back behind the runner.
Flying
The runner has left contact with the ground. The launching foot is behind as the opposite foot prepares for landing.
Real-World Applications
How Force Portraits
Help You Run Better
Make data-driven decisions about your training.
Injury Prevention
Identify asymmetries and imbalances before they become injuries. Track changes in your Force Portrait that may indicate developing issues.
79% of runners sustain injuries annually
Performance Optimization
Fine-tune your running mechanics to maximize efficiency and speed. See exactly how technique changes affect your force generation.
10–30% efficiency improvement potential
Training Insights
Understand how fatigue affects your form during long runs. Track changes across your training cycle to optimize load management.
Track fatigue patterns in real-time
Case Study
Before & After Treatment
Examine the before and after visuals of the Force Portrait. Notice how the post-treatment portrait appears significantly more symmetrical, indicating potentially more efficient movement.
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