Terra Plana - Learning the skill of barefoot running

[QuickQuips]

Very good video. I wish there were English subtitles, since the Transcribe Audio feature produces nonsense.

[TENCUHTLI]

Best video for newbies barefoot runners! Thank you guys!

[MartinBlass]

Does leaning forward put extra stress on your calves and achilles tendons? It feels like it does...

[Gieszkanne]

Good instruction!

WTF is HE wearing red nail polish 7:44?!

[slammdunc23]

@Gieszkanne Nah, that's the girl they show from time to time.

[zeioIIDX]

This video makes me feel like levaing work right now and going for a run :)

[MegaGuinle]

Recommended by the best chiropractor..

[jacksknack]

I was pleased to see that this trainer spent time explaining his observations, but he makes it all seem so simple. In reality every person has different patterns, and each person really needs individual instruction to change decades old habits. I understand that the Vivo shoes were in part originally inspired by the Alexander Technique, it would be nice to see a similar lesson on running given by an Alexander Technique teacher, perhaps one like Malcolm Balk, a published and seasoned runner.

[WithChildLikeFaith]

This was a well put together video that taught me really good pointers for excellent running form.

[anarchyliberty]

Skipping (jumping) rope is a relatively easy, convenient way to prepare for or reinforce the changes needed. Anyone who attempts to skip for more than a few minutes (if not seconds) will have to do the following to sustain the activity: 1) shift to jumping off and landing on the ball of the foot, building (among others) calf muscle strength; 2) straighten out body posture; 3) get in rhythm, which requires frequent jumps just high enough for the rope to make it under and past.

[anchhub]

Is this technique good for all runners, include those who over-pronate etc?? I seem to keep picking a lot of little niggles. Have been told by three different running shops that I need different types of trainers - it has cost me a fortune so far, could the barefoot approach be the future?

[Matriisius]

@anchhub Yes, and it will fix your pronation in a natural way aswell. Pronation problem's are caused by bad shoes and wrong running/walking style. Forget all the 200$ aircushioned hi-tech shoes all those shops want to sell you.

[gorillasocks]

cycling is more fun than running

[StrawberryBigMac]

his posture isn't even aligned at 4 26. i think this trainer needs to take an alexander class

[johnyalb27]

Worst shoe ever .Too tight over the instep , too large on the heel.Can not spread you toes freely .

[seanofafrica]

(This video is a massive eye-opener for anyone wondering how to run. Saxby is excellent.) My only concern is regarding the Terra Plana trainers. If they mirror a foot's action while running, why do they curl up at the toe?

[kinesiologistLAstyle]

There is way more than just shoes involved in corrective running.If you are experiencing pain in the knee or lower back try self myofascial release or dry needling if your state allows it.There are so many gimicks out there that prey on people's wants.Also, research hasn't been concentrated on heavy runners or people with abnormalities in barefoot running.If a person relies on these types of innerventions, they can do more damage than good. Do your research! or contact me for an unbias opinion.

[Mataike]

Would these shoes be also safe to play Tennis?

[greenparty07]

@Mataike Certainly. Although the same advice about the adjustment period applies. Tennis already puts alot of stress on the calves and foot muscles because of the sudden stop-and-go sprinting and jumping. Therefore you must first adjust yourself to the lack of support, although most will find the increased balance afforded by the natural use of your feet to be well worth the effort. I personally went with the Vibram FiveFingers but it's a matter of preference

[Darrick25]

@Mataike they would be good for running and cross-training, but do not have the grade of rubber required for hard-court tennis courts (that are like sandpaper). You probably know that regular shoes wear down ridiculously quick on tennis courts. -Unless you only play on grass or clay.

Email the company on their website, and hopefully they'll come out with a model released for tennis :)

[kinesiologistLAstyle]

No disrespect but most trainers think they know how to train. The fact is most injuries are soft tissue related and misdiagnoised as overuse injuries. Forefoot eversion and chronic sitting can increase pain in knees and lower back. This vidoe is a perfect demonstration of motor learning. The same concept used for the braclets that magicaly increase your balance (ridiculus). If I tell a person something and they believe it, then an effect will happen.Soft tissue innervention will go behind shoes

[44pullups]

Having grown up during the rise of shoe companies, I learned heel-toe and did well until it broke me in my 30's. I thought I would never run again but started with trail running in minimal shoes and now learning how to do it on pavement. It is not easy but this is a helpful video to get me back into this game. Love it again =)

[johnyalb27]

This shoes suck.I bought a pair of vivo barefoot Neo , it the worst shoe i ever wear , too tight over the instep , too wide on the heel area , heavy and too ugly .Before making this shoes they should wear them first .All vivo barefoot have the same sole shape , good luck buying these shoes .

[yozeroz]

yeh! :-)

[selim423]

How many elites did I see running the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon without shoes? Zero. How many 6 hour marathon runners do I see doing it? A ton. case closed.

[kikko4E]

@selim423 Firstly, that's an urban running event. Feet were never designed to run on tarmac or concrete. These shoes are designed for a natural minimal barefoot like experience and are fairly new to the market. However check out the early athletic running shoes like the Asics mexico 66, it has a similar design, very minimalistic, flat thin sole. Only modern shoes with thick bricks of rubber attached to them to protect the feet from hard impact, but actually weaken our feet & therefore our body.

[Jixu85]

@selim423 Check out Abebe Bikila's amazing performance back in 1960 when he won the marathon at the Rome Olympics. The video is on Youtube so give it a search.

[adrihartveld]

Yes, this is sensible: running without a heel strike: heelless...see the websites for further exercises and research

[Peekingduck]

Love it !

Thanks for the upload !

[StrengthFromAbove83]

POSE METHOD/FOREFOOT RUNNING :)

[timreespt]

nice one Lee. 

[yunk9]

Wow.

[thebbk]

Those squats are killing my quads. I do 2 sets of 5 reps of each and I get pretty sore the next day. Thought my legs were stronger than that. Great stuff. Really aligns the back and seems to help reduce head-foward posture.

[larspensjo]

I Like this video, it is quite good. Additionally:

1. When you change to this running style, most people initially get a severe delayed onset of muscle soreness in the gastrocnemius muscle (bulging shape of the calf). It is made to handle the strain, just let it have its time to get used to it.

2. Running barefoot adds a lot of strain on the feet, with muscles not used to it. Don't do too much, with a slow build-up! Do strengthening exercises for the foot.

[cunnelatio]

@larspensjo

yeah, I just tried the treadmill barefoot yesterday and my calves were brutalized. Also some slight pain in the arch of my foot. Other than that, it felt like there was less energy required to run the same speed.

[themisterone]

@larspensjo - Thanks! That explains a lot...I thought it was just me :)