Natural Running Form

A few pointers on how to improve your running form by working with your body rather than against it. The Brooks Pure Flow (a lightweight, low-profile shoe) is used to illustrate how a former heel-striker can land more midfoot with each stride. The ultimate goal of running more "naturally" is to reduce injury risk, improve your efficiency (running economy) and to enjoy running...more like your body was meant to!

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[myeyeswontdry2]

Can you recommend a (Brooks model) shoe for a relatively flat arch?

[Vo2maxProductions]

@myeyeswontdry2 depends if you overpronate. The Pure Cadence shoe has some stability and would be better for you compared to the Pure Flow. However - if you are looking for a regular training shoe the Brooks Adrenaline would probably be your best bet. Have someone at a speciality running shoe store watch you walk/run. It also depends on your injury history and whether or not you wear orthotics. good luck.

[myeyeswontdry2]

@Vo2maxProductions I ended up visiting my local shop and my pronation is moderate, so I picked up a pair of Adrenaline 12s (I also ran/tested the Ravenna's and Adrenaline 11s too). They agreed that running in the Adrenaline's for training/distance, and using the PureForm's on the trail (shorter distances) would be a good balance..

[Vo2maxProductions]

@myeyeswontdry2 variety and moderation is good in training and treating your legs/feet well! I've done many a mile in the Adrenaline and like them as well.

[Vo2maxProductions]

@myeyeswontdry2 also saw from the other vid that you just got a pair of Pure Flows - I would transition slowly into mileage with them. It really depends on how flat your arch is and how much you pronate - on whether or not you are doing to need any stability. Of course if you want all the way to Vibrams (which you know my stance on those) you're not going to get any support and the transition would be harder

[later6]

Is their anyone that should not try minimalistic running? As in pronation, arches, etc. I understand injuries wise who should not try it.

[Vo2maxProductions]

@later6 perhaps if you've run a lot already in your life and never had injury problems

[beergaucho2]

4mm is too far from 0mm to be "basically nothing".

[myeyeswontdry2]

@Vo2maxProductions A Snails Pace is my local shop, and although they've been helpful.. I'm still experimenting/searching for that perfect shoe (for me). I used the Brooks online 'Shoe Advisor' to get their recommended shoes, and PureForm's, Adrenaline's, and Ravenna's were the Top 3 for 'mild/moderate pronation'. I'm definitely picking up a pair of Adrenaline's (or Ravenna's) to run distance events!

[myeyeswontdry2]

@Vo2maxProductions Many thanks for all the feedback! As I mentioned, the 9.5s fit really well.. I'd say pretty much perfect for a running shoe. I have a slight (almost normal arch) which appears flat, but I've only run a few miles in them since they arrived a couple days ago. When you mention transitioning into PureForm's slowly... Would 4 mile (10min p/mi) runs be a fair enough measure for the first week, or 2?

PS I stand with your sentiment on Vibrams. Novelty IMO

[myeyeswontdry2]

Many thanks for this breakdown!