Run Mechanics

This is a short 5 minute segment called Run Mechanics by Marc Baker of Go Faster Training, Inc.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Running
• Skills
• Mechanics
• Technique

[josecarlosvaleriano]

Ola que marca é esse tenis que você usa no video?

E que modelo você aconselha para uma melhor performace?

[gofasterinc]

@josecarlosvaleriano Gracias. Esse modelo que estou usando aqui é um New Balance RC 550. É um apartamento de corrida. Eu gosto deles porque são leves e arejados.

[Peskjo]

How can i train to land on my mid fod instead of my heels? .. i am a heel runner, and i have alot of problems with infuries :(

[gofasterinc]

@Peskjo On your next short run day, or on a treadmill, start by throing in 30 seconds of mid-foot running intervals. It will feel like you are up on your toes. Then run your regular way for 2 minutes. Then do another 30 seconds on your toes. This should be done during say a 30 minute run. 10 minute warm-up and a 10 minute cool down.

[0587dave]

i have pretty flat feet and what happened to me was the tendon running up the back of my calf would overstretch when i wasi n the down position with my foot behind me. i started using inserts to raise up the heels but no the middle bottom of my foot hurts from the overstretching from being used to running flat foot. im pretty stuck at what to do now

[gofasterinc]

@0587dave Are you running in motion control shoes designed for flat feet? That tendon is either the achilles heel, or could be the soleus muscle. Stretch ALOT and use ice to calm these down. It sounds like you are headed for a nice little shin splint. Cut down on the distance and concentrate on form. Use drills to gain muscle memory. High knees, butt kickers, skips, and bounds.

[sprkthead2]

All those running issues didnt exist before nike came out with running shoes with elevated heels. Just run barefoot.

[nakanmbytbudallenjt]

goodamnit man, i watched a million videos this is the only one that showed me. I dont want to see some guys face talking while they are staying still with no movement in practice, They just talk and show nothing, maybe one example in 1 second slide. I want to see how the foot will land and all that. Thanks, I have shin splits so thank you again. Screw all others

[Myhike3]

I walk somewhat splayed..or a bit like a duck and wonder what kind of running shoe may help me...and what running style...I am a 10k runner and older-near 60 but am very competitive with good times..

[CptOates]

@schoonerchow If you're still having poblems a good tip is to think above the knee only when running. So long as you don't over stride the lower leg and ankle will naturally relax and swing from the hinge allowing the foot to land correctly.

[pgjr00]

@Peskjo trying running on the treadmill in socks or alternatively on grass. Just try this for a short distance and you might find you naturally run landing on your toes or mid foot. If you do....try repeating in trainers.

[RedRaccoon91]

Absolute best video on running!

[schoonerchow]

@Peskjo i too am a heel runner. i am having a hard time correcting this issue.

[seansy17]

Excellent video! Another good idea for different running forms is cross-country vs. track running forms.