Elite Kenyan Runner, Running Barefoot - Slow Motion

This is an elite Kenyan runner who did not wear proper running shoes until his late teens. He forefoot strikes when running barefoot, but without any apparent changes in the positioning of the runner's leg or foot he midfoot strikes when running in shoes. The wedged shape midsole of the shoe affects how the runner's foot contacts the ground.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• barefoot
• running
• shoes
• slow motion
• foot strike
• forefoot strike
• heel strike
• impact transient
• gait
• gait analysis
• endurance running
• human evolution
• Daniel Lieberman
• Harvard skeletal biology
• Kenya
• Nature

[fireonthemountain333]

It looks more like a midfoot strike to me...

[SamShackleford1]

Beautiful

[ShrinkingWithTheWolf]

Looks more like a midfoot strike.

[rnecas]

When I first started walking barefoot, I was doing a very gentle heel strike with short strides, but I'm finding my legs starting to walk like this, with a more forefoot landing and my leg reaching out in front more.

[chicanery10]

@SuperApparition One would say that your smug comment is that of an obese socialite trying to cope with low self esteem, while trying to fit status quote by mocking the actions and teachings of others. It would also appear that your injuries are coming from your excessive body weight. Not the shoes. Its always easier to mock, judge, and criticize others before first looking in the mirror. So stop blocking progression with your ignorant comments and find yourself. Good luck in loosing the weight!

[tadaa11]

it looks like hes decelerating

[MrMojohendrix]

I like how everyone thinks they are "forefoot" strike experts now LOL. You guys are losers who probably only started running barefoot 2weeks ago, please just shut up and stop pretending you know anything about running technique.

[HitTheTrailRunning]

Perfect

[KalifUmestoKalifa]

@fireonthemountain333 that was a forefoot strike, you don't need to exaggerate the foot position. His form is perfect, forefoot strike, brief contact with perfect knee and foot positioning heel to ass, very efficient, very safe.