Changing Running Form-from heel striker to landing on forefoot/midfoot

[shyflirt1]

The pros run with a cadence of about 180 steps per minutes. They really aren't extending their stride. It just looks that way because they are running fast.

[dodge70chargerrt]

Question: why are you shortening your stride? The error with long strides are for people who stride "forward," thus causing a worse heel strike. Its better to have medium-long strides as long as your legs are going back. The stride length is a reaction to powerful "pushes" back off the toes. So shortening the stride will cease your ability to give an adequate push forward to make you faster. Suggestion: watch a distance pro race and watch powerful push back.

[shyflirt1]

I am familiar with the Vibram Five Fingers. I am currently running in relatively minimalist shoes. I have been using K-Swiss Ultra Natural Runs (with the insoles removed) for training. For racing, I have been using Brooks T6 Racers which I love, or for very short races, Adidas Adizero PRs. I have been considering moving to training in Brooks Green Silence.

[standup93]

The Vibram FiveFingers would be great for you! I love them for running. You should check them out!