Run Mechanics

[Myhike3]

I walk somewhat splayed..or a bit like a duck and wonder what kind of running shoe may help me...and what running style...I am a 10k runner and older-near 60 but am very competitive with good times..

[josecarlosvaleriano]

Ola que marca é esse tenis que você usa no video?

E que modelo você aconselha para uma melhor performace?

[gofasterinc]

@josecarlosvaleriano Gracias. Esse modelo que estou usando aqui é um New Balance RC 550. É um apartamento de corrida. Eu gosto deles porque são leves e arejados.

[RedRaccoon91]

Absolute best video on running!

[Peskjo]

How can i train to land on my mid fod instead of my heels? .. i am a heel runner, and i have alot of problems with infuries :(

[schoonerchow]

@Peskjo  i too am a heel runner. i am having a hard time correcting this issue.

[CptOates]

@schoonerchow If you're still having poblems a good tip is to think above the knee only when running. So long as you don't over stride the lower leg and ankle will naturally relax and swing from the hinge allowing the foot to land correctly.

[gofasterinc]

@Peskjo On your next short run day, or on a treadmill, start by throing in 30 seconds of mid-foot running intervals. It will feel like you are up on your toes. Then run your regular way for 2 minutes. Then do another 30 seconds on your toes. This should be done during say a 30 minute run. 10 minute warm-up and a 10 minute cool down.

[pgjr00]

@Peskjo trying running on the treadmill in socks or alternatively on grass. Just try this for a short distance and you might find you naturally run landing on your toes or mid foot. If you do....try repeating in trainers.

[seansy17]

Excellent video! Another good idea for different running forms is cross-country vs. track running forms.

[slipdude209]

This video offers great tips for running.

Thanks.

[nakanmbytbudallenjt]

goodamnit man, i watched a million videos this is the only one that showed me. I dont want to see some guys face talking while they are staying still with no movement in practice, They just talk and show nothing, maybe one example in 1 second slide. I want to see how the foot will land and all that. Thanks, I have shin splits so thank you again. Screw all others

[0587dave]

i have pretty flat feet and what happened to me was the tendon running up the back of my calf would overstretch when i wasi n the down position with my foot behind me. i started using inserts to raise up the heels but no the middle bottom of my foot hurts from the overstretching from being used to running flat foot. im pretty stuck at what to do now

[brigsmama1]

His physiotherapist recommended inserts as well and he has been using them for the last week. Not a lot of improvement but I imagine it will take a bit of time to improve the tendon strength.

[gofasterinc]

@0587dave Are you running in motion control shoes designed for flat feet? That tendon is either the achilles heel, or could be the soleus muscle. Stretch ALOT and use ice to calm these down. It sounds like you are headed for a nice little shin splint. Cut down on the distance and concentrate on form. Use drills to gain muscle memory. High knees, butt kickers, skips, and bounds.

[sarethums]

Im a powerlifter and this is my favourite fitness video.

[gofasterinc]

Thanks a lot.

[0587dave]

i dont know how anybody could run on their heels... i tried it and it feels so forced like my knees are going to hyperextend.

[gofasterinc]

People run on their heels for two reasons I believe. 1. Because that is how they are used to walking. 2. Because the shoes they run in are designed with soft cushioned heels that don't make it hurt so much! This started with the invention of the running shoe in the 1970's as we know it today.

[brigsmama1]

He takes the brunt of the impact on his heels and his toes hardly touch the ground so there is no "push off" effect. He ends up taking short little "steps" instead of an actual stride.

[brigsmama1]

My son is an 8 year old competitive lacrosse player that requires him to do a lot of sprint running and quick directional changes and sudden stops (on concrete flooring). He is having a lot of tendon problems in his left ankle (repetitive strain injuries) because he is running flat footed (even though he doesn't have flat feet). Any advice on how to "re-train" him to run on the balls of his feet. Thank you.

[gofasterinc]

8 yrs old? I would focus on the FUN aspect at this age!

--BUT--

Flat footed is not so bad. I don't think learning to run on the balls of the feet would help this situation. I think drills geared towards these movements would be of greater benefit here. Watch football training videos here on YouTube. Ladders on the ground, cones, and wind sprints back and forth would probably be a better course of action in this sports case.

[mjufpn]

@brigsmama1 ankel exercise three times a day use rotation and stretching calf muscle good nutrition also could reduce the risk!

[sami0elias]

I do believe that supination can be taught. When i was in high school i somehow got it in my head to supinate when playing soccer in order to better control my body, Stupid mistake, one of the stupidest thing i have ever done. My shin splints have become a chronic problem that prohibit me fromexercising as much as i would like.

[bouncepogo22]

Good video, going for my first proper run tonight!

[adamc404]

thank you! so many people are not teaching correct technique on youtube!! very nice video!

[drjenasty]

AHH! I have shin splints! I'm so glad I watched this. I'm a supernator for sure! I just bought some new running shoes and now with proper mechanics I'm hoping the pain in my shins go away.

Thanks for the info!

[dieselmoai]

Since using this technique there is no such thing as pain from runing anymore for me. I also tend to use my larger muscles more e.g upper calf and thigh muscles rather than shin or lower calf muscles. My fitness is progressing much faster!! Thanks

[eliteblunts]

wow that was informative.

[ShwangShwing]

Wow, I thought running was something mastered throughout human evolution, not something that learned by some complex explanations. lol

[Hgreene1130]

when people put shoes on, they involuntarily change their evolutionarily superior running mechanics.

[jpconbrio]

thanks for this informative video. it makes us more aware of how to run better. those of us who thought of landing with our heels first.

[sprkthead2]

All those running issues didnt exist before nike came out with running shoes with elevated heels. Just run barefoot.

[aaronbartlett]

sports..

[JeffThePoustman]

Thanks for sharing which shoe that was, RODRIGOFERNANDO1469 .

[Mulyanis77]

Evolution has supplied us with a method to avoid all this need for direction and training. Take off your shoes. Get some feedback from the ground using the part of your body meant to supply that feedback. Or maybe take it further the other way and start wearing winter boots :)

[aaronbartlett]

you cant just take off your shoes in sports such as football this traing is crutial

[LMLYP2]

Best.. concise... 5min. about the basics of running I've seen after 1 hr of viewing these type of video clips.

[mayguire]

Honestly this would have been nice to know when I was in basic training. Ended up getting bursitis in both hips. I was taught to run heel-toe...guess that was wrong for the distance. :(

[coliv77]

Low budget production but great content. Very informative and to the point. Thanks!

[LeeBoud123]

Great video, I've been seeking running help for a while, you are the first one to answer some of my questions!!! :)... going to work on my form today.

Thanks again!

[giu2085]

thanks so much for the video i0ve been running with my heel for around 5 months from tomorrow on i0ll try working my mid sole thanks again!

[tjakal]

hey awesome video, I'm an animator and this analysis of the runcycle was really helpfull to my work.

[fatzanatas]

thx nice vid!

[JeffThePoustman]

I'd like to know what shoes those are, too.

[RODRIGOFERNANDO1469]

the model of that shoe is New Balance RC 550

[wanksie]

the shoe looks very confortable, does anybody know the model?

[carjie]

wow. this video cleared alot of the mistakes ive been making. ahhah now i know the right things to do! yay ;]

[dleebc]

great video. thanks!

[lookoutbeer]

Thanks for this explanation. Question. I have heard people say to run with your core muscles "engaged" and hips/pelvis "high" or "up". How do I do that. What is that supposed to feel like?

[gofasterinc]

Ever practice walking around with your gut sucked in like your trying to look thinner than you really are from drinking to much beer? Run like that. That's the tight abs you are looking for.

[0587dave]

@gofasterinc but when i run like that i tend to lose breathe easier and find myself getting stitches in my sides. when i relax i can run a lot better but i for sure feel the tightness in my lower back about a half hour after i finish the run

[HumAnimAlien51]

It says: "We're sorry, this video is no longer available." Hmmm... While I don't believe supination & pronation can be consciously/ intellectually corrected because that has more to do w/. the biomechanics of the fascia at the hip, in the psoas, & throughout the body, I'd definitely like to see the portion again that describes the difference between the sprinting, marathon, triathlon, 10K, & 5K runners. Thanks.

[gofasterinc]

It should be back up now. Here is the thing in regards to your comments. I am a believer in you can change anything in your mechanics that ou want in regards to running, swimming, biking, or whatever else it is you like to do.

How?

Proper weight conditioning exercises to improve muscle memory or to change the current memory set currently being employed.

When's the best time in a season to do this? NOW! After the winter break and before you get to involved in a new training plan.

[mastergatito]

I suffered from ITB syndrome and thanks to this technique I've been able to reduce the pain to almost nothing at all. I also added some very rigorous stretching program for the ilio tibial band in order to gain the maximun flexibility on my legs muscles.

I also learned I am a pronator and needed special shoes.

Thanks so much.

[deeandjasmail]

Finally one of the best videos that breakdown foot placement for each type of runner. Thus, I finally see what I'm doing wrong. Thank you!

[jimmy6266]

Great advice, but how do you run downhill without heelstriking first. I've canged from heal striking to forefoot running and it has made a great difference to me, but I injured my calf running downhill because of the excessive presure placed on my calf due of landing on my forefoot. Could you please give me some advice regarding this.

Thanks. Jimmym.

[R0YB0T]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[komplex1004]

Nobody has been able to help me with my leg pain from running.. the left and right sides of my shins would hurt no matter what I did. Now i see why. Thank you so much for this video. Keep up the good work.

[Tomatom75]

I saw a lot of Rubbish! Thanks God I found this Video!!! Thank you! Very informative! Easy to understand! Tom

[msuazof]

Very informative video!

I'll try this technique tomorrow!

thanks from Chile!

[alexvpaq]

Know any good trick/training to boost cardiovascular capacity??

[bowense16]

go for a decent long run every weekend, so like an 75 minutes and up, which will greatly develop your cardiovascular capacity

[Persepho]

Great video! I think I've been running incorrectly.:(

Thanks for the video!! :)

[SnowDaisy29]

Thank you! I've been reading books about mid foot strike, but couldn't understand it visually. Now I do! In your video you say stay tuned for running drills. Where can I find this video? Do you have a home page that offers more running tips?

[FoodCubes]

Wow, that was some very, very good insight.

[paulfraughton]

You should be a happy man, SO much pain later, I'm virtually pain free and my Legs, joints and body is thanking me. It's comforting to know the pain is doing good. Probably the best thing I've ever learned in terms of athletics/ recovery. Literally I have spent all summer on the floor, almost passing out from pain. Cheers man.

[jprc03]

Thanx...I just ran my 1st 10K in Salt Lake City...I'm Nearly 40...I loved it..I'm Hooked. Great info in the vid.

[GraceMooney22]

training for my first marathon..and this has been very helpful..

nice job.

thanks

[paulfraughton]

thanks man. should i really be trying to change my running mechanics at this stage? best vid iv seen in a while. good work

[paulfraughton]

I am a very competative athlete (varsity soccer) and I find I'm often unable to train because of injury. I commonly get hamstring strains, have tight hip flexors, and anything else imaginable. If I have been running with a more heel-first form, will that explain some of my problems. Any explanation would be appreciated. My current injury is ITB syndrom. SORE knees. Will this running style take pressure off of my knees?

thanks mate

[gofasterinc]

The heel first method does place extensive pressure on your ankle, knee, and hip joint. Basically, it forces your hips to rock from side to side especially when tired during long runs! Think of your entire outside length of your leg extending, every time you land!

Also, Tight quads,glutes, and hamstrings will end up bringing the tendons under increased tension. Thus your ITB issue.

[gofasterinc]

The best way to resolve ITB is to stretch these muscle groups out! (consists of 10 different muscles).

Another good stretch to try on your own first, is to get a white (or is black better) foam roller. You can get these things at a back store.

If you try this and it doesn't work, you may be to far gone and have developed scar tissue. If this is the case, then you will need to see a very good massage therapist with thumbs as strong as steel cords to break up that stuff.

[gofasterinc]

It will feel as though they are breaking a glass bottle up on the outside of your knee into small little pieces. We're talking at least 2-3 months of work, and twice as much mental recovery!

This happened to me during my first marathon and it was terrible. If I can help just one person prevent this, then I will be a happy man!

[eddtam2]

it's very informative as well as encouraging. Thanks a lot.

[LotsOfAtl]

awsome video!!! I´ve been lookig for the correct way to land when running for ages, this video is great Tanks for making it!

[dolfinack]

Damn good vid!

[kwinters79]

Very nice. Much better than those videos that show a runner at a distance.

[dougfig]

Thanks for making the video - exactly what I needed to know. Cheers.

[badbadtobad]

`thx for help ;) time to run

[elizabethong]

Great video! Just what I was looking for. Oops, I've been landing on my heels all this while.

[voodoochild2681]

nice video. clear instruction and demonstrations. very upbeat and engaging. excellent editing. gonna try to work on my technique tomorrow!

[jguerrajr]

best video and explaining ive seen

[shellitomusic]

GREAT Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[midtowntruckin]

nice video thx

[nekohell]

excellent vid, thx!

[KCANONIGO213]

i thought the thing that u called supinator and pronator was actually called inversion and eversion. and those shoes look really comfy

[ESLJUNKIE]

This is an awesome video. Thank you.

[meanfiddler101]

Fascinating. I recently discovered I pronate while running so have had custom insoles made. Seeing this also shows I've been running incorrectly, landing heavily on my heels with each step. May explain why my hip hurts so much after a run!

[D1SGRUNTL3D]

that i one of the best running vids i have seen on youtube! thanks!

[unknownlankan]

thanks for the video.. hopely it helps. good hints though...

[marcusjamesband]

Yeah, thanks for that, very informative

[yxkevin]

Very interesting video. I think most people doesn't care much about on how to run correctly, but just like in gym with body building it is very important to know the right technique. So thank you very much and hope you have time for a next video.