Terra Plana - Learning the skill of barefoot running

Lee Saxby explains the importance of correct body posture and foot strike when running, and teaches how to become a more efficient runner

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• barefoot
• running
• trainers
• footwear
• posture
• foot strike
• terra plana
• feet
• legs

[larspensjo]

I Like this video, it is quite good. Additionally:

1. When you change to this running style, most people initially get a severe delayed onset of muscle soreness in the gastrocnemius muscle (bulging shape of the calf). It is made to handle the strain, just let it have its time to get used to it.

2. Running barefoot adds a lot of strain on the feet, with muscles not used to it. Don't do too much, with a slow build-up! Do strengthening exercises for the foot.

[44pullups]

Having grown up during the rise of shoe companies, I learned heel-toe and did well until it broke me in my 30's. I thought I would never run again but started with trail running in minimal shoes and now learning how to do it on pavement. It is not easy but this is a helpful video to get me back into this game. Love it again =)

[TENCUHTLI]

Best video for newbies barefoot runners! Thank you guys!

[MartinBlass]

Does leaning forward put extra stress on your calves and achilles tendons? It feels like it does...

[smithforthphd]

@Gieszkanne I did that so you could see where my toes are! haha. Thanks.

[Gieszkanne]

Good instruction!

WTF is HE wearing red nail polish 7:44?!

[zeioIIDX]

This video makes me feel like levaing work right now and going for a run :)

[MegaGuinle]

Recommended by the best chiropractor..

[jacksknack]

I was pleased to see that this trainer spent time explaining his observations, but he makes it all seem so simple. In reality every person has different patterns, and each person really needs individual instruction to change decades old habits. I understand that the Vivo shoes were in part originally inspired by the Alexander Technique, it would be nice to see a similar lesson on running given by an Alexander Technique teacher, perhaps one like Malcolm Balk, a published and seasoned runner.

[Matriisius]

@anchhub Yes, and it will fix your pronation in a natural way aswell. Pronation problem's are caused by bad shoes and wrong running/walking style. Forget all the 200$ aircushioned hi-tech shoes all those shops want to sell you.

[WithChildLikeFaith]

This was a well put together video that taught me really good pointers for excellent running form.

[anarchyliberty]

Skipping (jumping) rope is a relatively easy, convenient way to prepare for or reinforce the changes needed. Anyone who attempts to skip for more than a few minutes (if not seconds) will have to do the following to sustain the activity: 1) shift to jumping off and landing on the ball of the foot, building (among others) calf muscle strength; 2) straighten out body posture; 3) get in rhythm, which requires frequent jumps just high enough for the rope to make it under and past.