Mid-foot Running Technique - A Teaching Progression

Video illustrating a progression for teaching correct running technique - in particular, good initial mid-foot contact on the balls of the feet. Companion video to an article on the PE Update.com website: http://www.peupdate.com

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Sports

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• running technique

[Marianissimus]

the best way to teach anybody anything (or to learn) is to start with the simple and finish with the complex. this is why this video is so great.

[mattimals]

that really simplifies it, great way to improve biomechanics... not to learn how to run like some people seem to think.

[TheSevenhats]

Really helpful. I just started running and this helped me get the proper form quickly. Thanks

[steve51865]

@williamo1980 True. Any overly padded running shoe might cause problems. Though everybody is different. Some people prefer a lot of padding and are prone to injuries with less padding, but some would argue that this is because of improper technique.

[williamo1980]

@steve51865 why Nike? any big shoe thick over supportive shoe. I had the Brooks Beasts and they did not move at all. very stiff. this was before I learned about proper shoes to use.

[jlusch21]

wow

[WeAreN1nja]

Absolutely perfect... o.O

[somefuckstolemynick]

@xPPausexx come back when you've read some/watch some videos about the tarahumara.

[Elantry]

@xPPausexx In my experience mid/front foot landing saves energy on longer distances as well. I feel like you get a better flow. And the body is more centered with less bobbing up and down, and less twisting of the torso. But it's true you can still find excellent long distance runners who land on the heel. Pro long distance runners are tiny though... For a casual jogger I would recommend this running style.

[Elantry]

00:45 I found that I could go by the sound at this stage. Heel strikes sound differently. Haven't heard anybody mention it but it's a pretty solid indicator.

[korgmatose1]

This is solid!

[tzuiop]

What do you think about her arms bending? For me it is seems better if bending more than this 90 angle.