Running With Eric: Run Drills and Technique

[box2011x2]

This is wrong this is wrong

This situation is never true

Running without letting it touch the ground after a foot fault

This video to a liar and a donkey anti impotence

[Leonarfibonacci]

Helpful techniques for developing form , Thanks

[risboartflow]

too much bouncing from the ground.and I would not prefer nike free runners for long run, I'm using asics gel 3030. btw great video, just one thing which I did not like :)))

[pick4guy]

what do you think of Orthotics in running shoes

[kolomo]

Does the heel ever touches the ground when running ? or just minimal contact?

[zacharyfox911]

How are your legs so freaking ripped?!

[savage3002]

I have had issues with running for years since i got Achilles tendonosis due to poor training, and after this video i see that my form was definitely a contributing factor. I am already running pain free again after following your tips, thank you.

[Carguello615]

Ryan Hall says a forefoot strike is inefficient and recommends a flat foot strike. He actually provides an explanation as to why. How do you respond?



[StriveToBeTheBest]

@Carguello615 i saw the same thing kinda contradicts this i was wondering which is better or does it just depend on the runner

[GroteWereld]

It works! Thank You!

[kirk189]

Thank You Sir for the videos Great help!!

[gracedlee]

Just read the nytimes article on barefoot running, and I love the concept. I have hip aches when I run; I have also gotten a stress fracture when training for a marathon. Thanks for such a detailed video on technique and training hints...can't wait to try this!

[nani5019]

I dont get it!!!!!!! do you land on your toes or the midfoot?

[stankaranasios]

eric, nice video and tips...thx

some q's for you and others..

my heel does not hit the ground when using the midfoot stroke. is it necesasry for the heel to touch the ground or is it just as efficient to barely brush the ground?

Also, the speeds of the runners in the videos are very low, can this technique be extended to faster runs? Champion long distance runners seem to take much longer strides?

[claudioscheuer]

Thanks for helping thousands of people (who will never actually thank you) out there improve their running.

I am really running faster, longer and farther, plus not feeling any pain at all!

[trainwitheric]

@claudioscheuer Thanks for the thanks, that means a lot!!

[VonSaxenCoburg]

@trainwitheric Yeah thanks, it's good to see it in action, Eric. I've never run any other way, for the simple reason that I haven't run since childhood and when I started up again 4 months ago I ran barefoot or minimalist, which helps the whole forefoot thing. These excercises help because they allow me to correct the flaws in my form. So thanks again!

[gazza1934]

This is, for me, the best video I have ever seen on long distance running. I only run 8km a day most days although I have run a half marathon. I am switching to this non-heel strike (new phrase?) running and this video is absolutely the most helpful I have come across. As we say in Australia, goodonyer, digger, yer blood's worth bottling.

Gareth Powell

[TAPICTURES]

Super.

[campbpar]

Running looks clompy and loud, not silent like a ninja Indian.

[978times]

@campbpar haha no such thing as a ninja indian dont be silly! death by naan haha

[mochamadre]

great! thanks so much! I just told my running partner this morning how much I wish I had a running mentor...well, youtube will have to do! I'm a stay at home mom who just likes to run. I always have, but I've never been good at it. my mom has always lectured me about how running is too hard on my body. I was so excited to come across born to run and the such to see that we can do it- for life! I really appreciate the help that your video offers. thanks!!

[DoctorDragoMusic]

GREAT VIDEO for track runners! THUMBS UP SO EVERYBODY CAN SEE: drive BACK with ARMS, not forward (just an extra bit of technique)

[imdjmilk]

Scott Kursk

[xtweeter1224]

The hamstring isn't unnatural though-- it's used for pulling the foot up which uses less energy when running than by pulling the leg up which makes use of core muscles and hip flexors to an extreme amount. Ease of movement is what helps.

[MrRDMulli]

Very helpful for a beginner coach. Thanks alot! I noticed you were wearing Nike Free's do you reckon its helped your running wearing a free runner?

[xtweeter1224]

The problem I have with high knees and the stabilizer exercise in this video is that it advocates using the hip flexors to pull the knee up which results a thigh position much higher than needed. It's impractical in running to do this and creates tension in the hip flexors.

[danlewis4545]

@xtweeter1224

Look at runners like ryan hall and other top marathoners. pulling the knee up at the right time w/momentum causes the heel to naturally come through high (by butt) shortening the lengh of the leg as it swings forwad... making it swing faster and increasing frequency/speed. the only other option is to use the hamstring to pull the leg up which is unnatural. this may be less of an issue if running slower though, or ultra distances.

[tadaa11]

@xtweeter1224 Knee drive is the only way to run a 4 minute mile.

[SirJabsAlot]

Best running technique video on YouTube, thanks.

[boazarad]

Great video!

I'll definitely be referencing it over the coming months, just one question: In the "Stance Leg Power" - are you actually "pushing off" with your toes, and if not - to what end are your glute muscles exerting power?

[ZQPYU]

Good stuff. Nice to see it in motion and not simply stated. Thank you for posting.

[bobmcmichael]

Thank you! Excellent video and instruction!

[hedgefundsearch]

Awesome.. this brings it all together.. thanks for posting it Eric.. those ankle jumps are sweeet..