Speed coaches, POSE and CHI runners take note, video of how to apply forces to the ground for walking, running or sprinting

[tttjump]

You are correct as gravity only pulls downward, but you can take that downward force and redirected it to move forward.

[howardlitt86]

Now make a video of oyu actually running like that... you are making too much contact with the ground if you are encaraging applying bodily force towards the ground. Contact with ground is the cause of injuries. Limit the contact to ground and reduce both friction (which fights speed and momentum) and injuries....

Waiting on the video of you actually running with this force you are teaching.

[tttjump]

the force is gravity. I am not pushing, I just leaned forward.

[RnBramwell]

Exactly. Notice he starts out showing us being on the ball of his foot and hallux, but then "all of a sudden" he leans forward and starts moving. Except he is not showing anything to do with his foot posture, he just happens to be keeping off his heels. Now, is being off one's heels the point?

to make this video, he damned well ought to know, but he clearly does not. The whole thing is nonsense.

[snifnscratch]

After doing some research, I have just bought my 1st pair of running shoes, and have been surprised at the lack of educational material from shoe companies and "experts" on how to run efficiently and prevent injuries.

So many people posting responses on utube have injuries or have mentioned they run "incorrectly"

[satanrocks668]

smart

[oatmealprawns]

I'm a recreational runner and am always looking for techniques to improve my run. From my understanding of this video, i run with mid foot strike but with toes curled up? Do you have a simpler explanation? I am very interested to know more. Thanks!

[Jacksbean]

This is called Dorsi Flexion, its a movement where a person try's to bring their toes toward their shins. When you are doing the technique right the ball of your feet will strike the ground. There area few simple drills to practice this: while walking every third step with the right foot bring your leg up and flex the toes up, do this with both legs. With enough repititions you will create muscle memory and your body will automatically perform this while running.

[tttjump]

Just dorsi flexing your toes does not automatically make you land on the ball of the foot. landing on the ball of the foot without leaning forward provides no benefit. Just as leaning without landing on the ball of the foot provides no benefit. As the video shows you need both actions to apply the proper force to improve running efficiency.

[Jacksbean]

I was just describing drills to improve muscle memory. Yes, forward leaning is a must in the technique, however, completing particular drills will cause your body to automatically land on the balls of your feet. Google search Xcelleration LLC. look through all of the information they provide.

[Yes993]

Yaay, finally found something to prove to myself that I do run faster when i run on the ball of my foot, I've always felt more powerful doing this, thanks. I'm 14 and currently sprinting 100m on a bumpy, slippery surfaced field in around 14-15 seconds and I'd like to knock that down to 12.5-13.5 so that when it comes to a proper track, my times will be faster. I've got about 3 months to prepare myself. Any advice or routines to just get faster would be appreciated, thanks.

[bobgusford]

This is the like the ghetto version of a treadmill. This is awesome! I could literally find a dead treadmill somewhere (i.e. burnt out motor, but functioning rollers), and string myself to the wall and push with my feet. Introduce levels of resistance to the rollers and you can get a more intense workout. Somebody should capitalize on this and manufacture a "manual" treadmill.

[tttjump]

This could be done with a regular treadmill also. You don't have to use one with a bad motor. Also try and find with with a large flywheel as they are easier to start and maintain speed on.

[tttjump]

I have a few videos up on this. Doris flex the toes while plantar flexing the foot. Once toes touch down forces can't be applied. Clears up how forces are applied to the ground.

Ball of the feet works also for throwing events.

You need special shoes to get on the ball of the foot, which I have made, as current shoes bypass the ball and put you on the ball of the foot and toes.

You can apply forces longer without increasing ground contact time by delaying when the toes touch the ground.

[AZSportResearch]

Takin' dorsi-flex to the next level... thanks for the idea coach. Let's share cues/drills to teach athletes this fresh concept.