Running Form for beginners: Heel Strike versus Midfoot
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While research in this field is still ongoing, a number of studies report the benefits of landing first on the middle or front of your feet when running. You should land mid-sole and then roll through to the front of your toes. Proponents of this view say that you want to avoid being a heel-striker.
Way back in 2010, Pete Larson of Runblogger wrote a great post debunking the notion that your foot should land directly underneath your body, pointing out.Way back in 2010, Pete Larson of Runblogger wrote a great post debunking the notion that your foot should land directly underneath your body, pointing out that even Pose and Chi gurus who advocate.When running, the very first part of your foot you should land on is underneath the 4th and 5ht toe, then the entire foot should flatten down to the ground with the.You need to avoid over extending your leg and landing with your toes pointing downwards.
Most runners find it difficult to find their midfoot, generally overshooting and landing on the ball of their foot. Landing too far forward will cause excessive bounce in.There is one of three sections of your foot to land on: the heel or rear foot, mid-foot and forefoot or balls of feet.
What is best for you depends on your natural rhythm and.Land close to your body. The reason many runners run with a dramatic heel-striking gait is because they’re overstriding. Try to have your feet hit the ground as close to your body as possible by shortening your strides and increasing your stride cadence. Vary the surfaces you run on.
You’re about to land with 3-5x your body weight, you would ideally like the 26 bones of your foot and ankle to be stable. This impact and turning in of the foot and ankle is why the outside portion of our shoe wears.Of course, it varies by individuals, but at non-sprinting running speeds the feet will typically land “not-quite” directly in front of each other: if you were running on a lane line (those ar.Foot strike refers to the part of your foot that hits the ground when you run, and plays an important role in maintaining your pace.
The object, for competitive runners especially, is to touch the ground as lightly as possible while still having enough power to push off for the next step.You should always land on your foot when running in a very specific way to avoid long term injury. Find out how you should land on your foot when running with.Most of this debate comes from a particular type of heel strike that happens when running.
In a lot of cases, those who land on their heels first do so on a straight leg with the foot in front of the body. This stiff leg acts like a brake and actually slows the body down momentarily, until the body is able to coast up and over the stiff leg.Your vision also plays a part in where you put your foot down, especially if you are walking on rough terrain.
When you walk, you are not usually staring directly at your feet as you place them on the ground. Your eyes are looking ahead while your brain is processing information, deciding on a course of action.When running or walking, try to land softly on the feet and aim to make contact with the ground close to the midfoot, rather than at the heel.
It is best to land with a flat foot and to avoid.”Using a rear-foot and forefoot strike technique changes the loads experienced by your joints and muscles when running which can pre-dispose you to certain types of injuries,” Dr Ng said. “Forefoot strike runners are at greater risk of Achilles-type injuries while rear-foot runners are more likely to get knee pain.”.
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317 comments
can you tell me what model of Hoka were you wearing on that shot during 2:50? the sole seems to be really soft on impact
I was watching this while walking my dog
I looked like a gta character when you want to walk to look normal but realize that it is too slow
Thanks, this makes things clear very efficiently. I think I could improve my run style and prevent some knee pain I have been starting to experience lately.
If my joints are already affected, how would I go about fixing that? (PLEASE ANWSER!!!!!!!)
I have spent months researching into cures for plantar fasciitis and found an awesome resource at Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you’re interested)
I find information on the internet to be overwhelming at times. Trying to get in shape for boot camp and need some help fixing my running technique. You’ll have a video like this advocating for The mid-footbstrike but then there’s a vid in the recommendations list that’s like “nah man, landing on your toes is the way to go!”. Too much conflicting information, might as well go back to the heel-strike
bought new Asics shoes went for a 5k… got PF… that was a bummer:/
Had this for the past 11 months in both feet! I’d definately reccommend sorting it as soon as you get it. The only thing I’ve found to help is to rest between excersizing. And running on fields feels way better than tarmac
I get it, dealing with a broken big toe from minimal trail running. I hit a root, but I was told to force a big foot side, I bet the small toe would come more natural-when I get back ill check on this
I began dealing with plantar fasciitis over a decade ago and I thought there is nothing that can handle my condition. I was in fact wrong about that since I found and tried this plantar fasciitis treatment method “Sαnkυnzο Kdα” (Google it) 3 weeks ago. The discomfort is now completely gone. I still cannot imagine that I`m cured. I am also pleased for the fact that I was able to cut back over 100 USD on acupuncture..
I’m watching this because dad told me to learn how to run on the balls of my feet before track starts
Thank you so much for the video! I am pretty new to running, started about 2 months ago. And a lot of your explanations for why I might be feeling pain are all things I have been doing incorrectly. I will take your advice and make the corrective actions to my training routine. Thanks again
This is a stupid question, but when running my pelvis is slightly forward. Someone told me no, no, must be straight. Do I have to change that?
Another excellent video! Unfortunately I’ve had it and all the advice you gave I’ve used! With the add on of insoles or heel cups, I used Enertor they got me through ironman lanza last year!
I had it on the left foot in 2005. Had an injection and started running too soon. Bad idea (the injection), the tissue teared, the foot became unstable. Had to have complex surgery and now run with 4 screws in the foot. Currently experiencing it on the right foot. Stretching, massaging with a baseball and taking sufficient rest between runs helps significantly.
Awesome info! I keep getting shin splints and with basic coming up I can’t afford to be in pain for a week at a time after a long run!
Fuck, after taking this advice my actual muscles instead of my joints hurt. This whole channel is the gospel of fitness
I’ve noticed I don’t get it when I train barefoot (muay thai) but when I run I get it even if its like 5-8 km, perhaps I need to get better shoes. But I do walk on my job 20 km +, every day, and after 7 years my pf got healed but then I got it on the other foot �� now I do a lot of stretching and kickboxing but towards the end of summer I’ll start running again.
Excellent info, but on future videos, please get clearer verbiage from the lady. Her speech is not clear, and you absolutely can’t make out what she’s saying“enunciate” those words for the cameraI want to hear every word ����❤️
Thanks so much though for the tips!
It has been 5 years since I experienced plantar fasciitis discomfort and I wasn’t able to stop it by using different medications. When I found plantar fasciitis guidebook “Sαnkυnzο Kdα” (Google it). It required only under a week to alleviate the discomfort completely. I reached the fantastic outcomes 3 months ago and I’m so happy that I no longer feel the discomfort brought on by the problem..
I just watched this whole video, and apparently I was already doing everything right.
honestly, I’be been running heel strike since for two months and i’ve had no problems with my body. I’ll give this a try but i know it’ll feel unnatural
Very nice video. He explained very nicely how it is to be done to avoid injuries. I hv sustained a knee injury recently n hence know how important is this video.
Good job Athlean X
Great video overall, well structured, with good explanations and easy-to-understand tips. Also, the camera is placed well to allow us to see exactly what you mean. Nice work. I’m definitely trying that drill.
Thank you for the advice shared on this video, I tried switching to minimalist shoes last year and hurt the 2nd metetasals in both feet. I am now trying again first with some zero drop shoes and I followed your advice this morning, I had no problems with my metetasals and also my runners knee felt much more comfortable.
I can respect a man who sets up in the road to make a 9 minute video with his back to oncoming traffic. Nerves of steel
Hoka’s a great shoe. I started running in the Stinson about three years ago, and it’s reduced a lot of inflammation.
i have it real bad in my right foot, its like walking on a knife!
My right foot heel strikes and my left foot mid strikes.. wtf is wrong with me
Such an informative video, thank you! I thought I was running incorrectly so over compensated by unknowingly running toe-strike which felt highly unnatural to me. Yhis video confirms I was actually running correctly all along!
Really useful tips. Unfortunately I had treatment from an osteopath who wrenched the ankle so badly causing a syndesmotic sprain. I have been unable to run for a number of years and am now having an operation, so hopefully on the road to recovery, but prevention definitely better than “cure” in my case!
tried this and got nasty friction burns on the balls of my feet
Thank you for such an informative video. It is possible for you to create a video on which muscles are required to be strengthened in the long run.
I gonna see my physiotherapist this week. I have some pain in the morning and had complained of stiff lower calf 3 months ago. Thanks for making this video
Thanks for making this video, my hip flexor is really bothering me and I think it’s because of how I step using my heel. I just subscribed. Thanks again!
Having a heel strike is fine, as long as you don’t have the breaking motion you described. Many of the best long distance athletes have one, it’s such a myth and a lot of people get injured from switching to a heel/mid strike to a forefoot strike.
Ok so I know it’s an old video but I would love to know what shoes you too were wearing? Lol
This whole time I’ve been running wrong, I’ve gotten Achilles tendinitis and panteler tendinitis from running. I’d run 4 miles on my heels, wow, wish a doctor told me this before.
My wife had Plantar Fasciitis a couple of years ago (admittedly from increasing her distances too quickly). The pain went on for several months, she was advised to use a ‘Night Brace’. (Basically a plastic boot that hold the foot rigid). The problem was alleviated very quickly after this. The brace now sits in the wardrobe just in case the dreaded Plantar Fasciitis ever returns.
Also, landing on the balls of your feet first makes you jog/sprint faster, but you have to get used to it. It took me a week
Had it twice before, cortisone injections cured it both times after exhausting everything else. Got it coming on again. Always had a problem with tight calves and always working on them.
The best teaching video so far in running. Thank you. More power
Just started having Plantar Fasciitis pain as I start a training for my next marathon. Is it safe to keep running while treating the condition? I only have a short 12 weeks before the race, and I want to avoid missing training if possible.
As someone who skateboarder for many years, this is so true!
Shoes with a lot of heel drop were very good for my Achilles. I found out the reasoning behind shoe drop is that runners with calf pain or planter fasciitis benefit from more drop. However more drop can cause knee pain, so runners with knee pain should have less drop. The good thing is they tend to be mutually exclusive so if you suffer from knee problems you wont have calf/fascia problems. I think I read this in runner’s world. The New Balance 1400 is my racing flat of choice because it has 10mm of drop, usually flats are low drop.
I started running on my midfoot strike but from first day I feel pain in my calf muscle and muscles get block. plz…… given suggestion about this is it normal or not. Please help….
I’ve been waiting for this… thanks for this crucial information.
After having plantar fascitis for over a year, and finally recovered, Aside from stretching, massages and insole, I found the one thing that helped me the most was doing calf raises on a step daily. And the key to is to go down very slowly on one leg at the movement! the theory according to my physio was that it is the eccentric loading on the fascia that promotes repair!
I highly recommend doing daily 3×10 calf raises, go up with 2 legs but down slowly with one, it is the downstroke that really counts.
Winner of a video, I’ve been looking for “good distance running form” for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across Hiymelia Ziyddison Scheme (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my partner got excellent results with it.
Thanks for the video. Just finally getting over planters Facia still got a bit of pain but have managed to carry on running at a lower intensity.. I now have a pain in the ball of my other foot just behind my second toe. Many Thanks for all your videos
Another great video on injury caution. Love to get your opinon on Achilles problem. Been having problems for a while now. Comes and goes but the worst times is when I take a break from running.
Do the same exercises that you showed in your video.
After 30 years and passed the 50 mark I think me body is trying to tell something. Lol
Josh: I like rolling a ball under my foot as it feels nice.
Heather: Here is a clear and concise anatomical explanation of why you should do it as a means of preventing plantar fasciitis.
Josh (feeling both informed and thoroughly intellectually inferior): Thanks, Heather.
I thought I waste runner but I today found that I actually am a midfoot runner. I play football(soccer for Americans)
I have experienced this twice. Both times cause of cycling, not running. First time I did a lot of mileage using cheap MTB shoes, this can be prevented using shoes with stiffer soles that distributes the pressure better. The second time I got it I was doing hard sessions on an indoor bike at the gym using normal running shoes. That was just plain stupid.
It took a while for me to figure out is was from cycling the first time because a lot of the information on the internet pointed to running.
Despite the Grammer used in this video it is VERY INFORMATIVE OMG. THANK GOD I LISTENED�� YOUR SO GOOD ❤️❤️❤️
This is extremely useful to watch, thanks! I would love if you could tell something about the knee. In the slow-mo clip on the treadmill, it seems that the knee is very advanced in front compared to the foot?
If my calves hurt after running forefooted, ¿does that mean they‘re just too weak?
Not well done. This feels like when little kids out on a play for their parents.
9:30 Do it with your hand while keeping fingers of another hand on the fascia: as soon as you feel tension in the fascia, stop further stretching and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat few times.
This works as treatment too.
Love these older AthleanX videos. Jeff is truly timeless and has been on his game since day one!
Are we not gonna talk about how this track is in the most amazing place
I’ve had it last year and it was really frustrating. When it is a heavy one like mine shockwave in combination with exercises really helps. The exercises in this video needed to be done every day, especially the ball and stretches. I also did the exercise with picking up and setting down a bottle in front of me whilst standing on one toe. But as said, relax, progress slowely in miles in running and it will all help!
Such a great video, and as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Just looking at the footfall of the world’s best runners says it all,along with the accompanying scientific data and graphics. Landing on the outside of the foot combined with the rolling motion really serves to spread the impact forces over a larger surface area as opposed to a static landing on the big toe where all the forces are absorbed in one spot. Thanks for making such a great great video that really clarifies this effect
Got that for 9 months, tried stretching, self massage, physio massage, mesotherapy, specific sole, shockwave, and a bunch of other stuff with no success, pain is still here ��
But when i started back running, the pain has not increased (and during running i don’t feel it cause of the body heat i think?)
Well anyway this is really a shitty injury!!
You’re awesome dude. I gave myself shin splints from a heel strike run. You showed me how to stop this!
When I run alot like during track season and football season I get really bad shin splints in the side of my shins, is it Bc I’m flat footed or they way I’m running? And will insoles help this?
I controversially found barefoot helped me loads and built up foot strength. With good stretches and using my vivobarefoots I have found it cleared my foot pain. All the supportive things weakened my feet and made it worst.
Does this also affect on the breathing durability??? Cuz i’ve been running only for 3-5 km per day but i mostly just end up walking bcoz my heart started beat faster and my breath always went deeper and faster
Best, most concise explanation I’ve heard yet differentiating the two forms.
What I get in this video is that I want to shift to On Cloud.
This has seriously improved my running! Had a knee injury earlier this year, just got back into running and checked this video out (had previously been a heel striker) and it has made such a difference. I used to feel impact in my knees after a hard run and still haven’t had any issues getting back into it with this technique, thanks for the great video Jeff!
PS Got a new pair of running shoes, same as my last model that had been heel struck in. I compared the two and to keep things simple, I’ll just say the the heel support where I had been striking was absolutely crushed, almost had the profile of vans. After putting some miles on the new pair the wear pattern is already evident that there’s less impact happening.
Thanks for this! I didn’t know I had to learn how to run properly to avoid injury. Maybe I need to learn how to walk, too. ��
Most people even elite sprinters around the world don’t even overstand that Speed comes from technique, not by running harder.HERES THE SECRET TO RUNNING FAST AS POSSIBLE>>>> “”HAVING A SMOOTH APPROACH”””
I have a hard time running now after so much strength/strongman training. When squatting, pulling trucks, etc you need something to generate force off of so minimizing ground time isn’t ideal!
No wonder my knees hurt the next day and I get injured in my heels. Thanks for the help
I suffered with plantar fasciitis, then also posterial tibial tendonitis. Firstly I had to completely STOP running, in the end it was about 10 weeks. I stayed swimming and upped cycling which caused me no problems. Also I worked with a sports physio and was given many of the exercises in this video. I also work at a desk so often I would have a tennis ball under the desk, and rolling with just socks helped. Another exercise was using strong exercise bands, clamped behind a heavy table away from me, which I then put in front of my foot just below my toes, then pulled in sets of 10. Straight, then in both directions (So pulling foot to each side). I also visited a running podiatrist and now have inserts moulded to my own feet which I move from shoe to shoe. I was amazed that I was only using about 40% of my foot in normal walking / running. The inserts spread the weight bearing load across my whole foot (I have high foot arches). After 10 weeks gradually I started running SLOWLY and building up 10 percent per week.
It can take 6 months to recover from Plantar Fasciitis, to fast recovery, a finest massage before sleep, and invest in proper pair of running shoes. ��
The dude’s the lovechild of Haley Joel Osment and Mac from It’s Always Sunny.
As was mentioned before, to get a good form find a piece of grass to run on bare feet and your instincts will kick in. Mother nature is not stupid! (Well, most of the time)
But I got a hint from a hiking partner how to avoid shocks in knees, hips, disks when descending from a hill, and it works for trail running too: Slightly turn your knees to the outside.
Well, thanks to you I now have an idea WHY it might work: Doing so you force your outer toes to strike first more prominently, thus enabling the foot itself to take a higher amount of stress which would otherwise go directly to the knees and beyond.
Thanks for the insight.
Out of curiosity, should sprinters also land on the outside of their forefeet in short sprints (up to 200 meters)?
When I started running I never took into account a good foot strike.I became a “heal runner”. I am now mortified I didn’t look into this sooner!! Explains all the swollen knees and hip pain. VERY thankful for stumbling upon this.
I have suffered plantar fasciitis for 10 years. I ran across a youtube that said use a timer on the straight leg calf stretch and again on the bent knee calf stretch, 2 minutes each. It’s easy enough to stretch for a bit and think you’re done, but using the timer helped lengthen the whole tow-to-knee chain. Now after 2 months I can walk again. I can think about training again. It’s wonderful.
Had it earlier this year for trying to increase my training from 10k race to 22k race in a month. Needless to say, 19k training damaged something in my knee and gave me plantar fasciitis. I rested from running (not swimming) for 2-3 months and massaged my foot with a tennis ball. It worked great and haven’t felt any pain in about 6 months
there is lots of cushion in those shoes… im trying to switch to zero lift
Can i say thank you i was wondering why my foot was hurting after runs and turning what looked like purple like it was bruised. I’m going to add the prevention to my techniques from now on and not increase my distance until I can get through without pain. I would just like to ask would you recommend an insole for running?
Thank you for helping an old guy trying to get back in shape, props!
Yep. Didn’t follow 10% rule and PF came on following a 10 mile run with hill attacks in the final 2 miles. Realised what it was and stopped running which I think stopped it becoming really acute pain, but it took a year of almost no running for the constant level 2 pain / dull throb to subside. Stretching, ice bottle rolling, hot water bottle in the morning all helped, but I think 4 sessions with a physio and shockwave therapy really made the difference in the end. I was also driving a lot for work and constantly on/off the clutch probably didn’t help. Switching to an automatic at the same time as physio might have helped too.
this was such a terrible video, just get to the point already omg what am i even listening to
I wish i would have seen this video before, i naturally heel strike even when i walk. I was running 4-5 miles running like this and now i have really bad plantar faciitis
Something happened near my ankle. Achilles tendinitis. It hurts bad.:/
I’m relearning distance, after having given up for gods know how long.
i always been a toe striker. and no i dont watch elites or sprinters or knew it was even a thing. i had it for years…heck i even walk with it almost everyday…. im 21 years old. i ran track abit and i love to run.. and no it doesnt bother me. doesnt hurt.
Hey dear �� you helped me a lot �� I am very happy to use these tricks and treatment to remove my pain during running,, thank you so much ��
Finally a really good way how to learn not to heel strike. Not the nonsense with scraping the egg shells and other stuff. Just do the jump and then jump on one foot at a time and there you go, BAM!
Thank you for this easy and yet powerful piece of advice!
Came searching for this after running for 2 miles on my heels.
ahhhhhhh this expalins my shin splints at the moment, ive just noticed that for my left leg its imbalanced and it is landing more towards the inside but had noticed when i change the placement during runs the shin splints isnt so bad, im assuming its due to this. Thanks for the video.
Our best guy naturally ran like this years ago. National Champion too ’86 USCC. Very strange to watch at first. Remember, the fast critters all run on their toes. Their legs have adapted to run as fast as possible with that body design. Horses actually run on the ends of their toes if you think about it. Makes their legs longer and increases efficiency. Also remember, those Mexicans run for hundreds of miles at a time in sandals. Expensive shoes are a waste of money anymore. The cheapest ones (Walmart or Champion) are the same thing we had back then and they haven’t improved on much besides the glue. Every one of them is based on an Adidas design from over 35 years ago.
It comes and goes on its own. I never knew what it was until this video ->> lol.
A lil late but for people trying to learn how to land on their toes, rey going upstairs and downstairs on your toes. Did this for the 4 years of highschool and so when I started running on my toes I could do 5 and 10k’s while toe running the whole time!
OMG going back and watching baby Jeff videos is weird. It’s amazing how much the raw production quality has improved since the early days.
Looking at you, mic quality.
Ok but my mind can’t handle all this. Certain ways to breath. Certain ways to run. Gotta look and make sure you don’t hit a tree. This takes a lot of mental capacity.
haha and here i was thinking i had a good form… thanks 2014 Jeff
Don’t transition too quickly, I started to practiced like this and boom, 2 months later I have an Achilles tendon injury.
Thank you so much for this video and simple drill. I am excited to go out and try it. I really need to fix my heel strike. It feels unnatural to do anything other than heel strikes, but my shins are on fire so it’s time for a change!
I cannot run normally due to a broken tendon that never healed properly. I notice my left leg is taking more weight now, it doesn’t feel quite right so I am going to see a physiotherapist.
When I run my toenails start to pain after that they get ruined and have to extract them.. Any solutions….
Omg i think i have 2nd metatarsal head fracture because before watching this video i have been forefoot landing wrongly and i can feel the pain below my second toe like what was shown in the video. It has been 3 days and the pain is still there. I am actually not injury prone. What do i do to cure this?
“The BEST place to start when it comes to how to start forefoot running is to understand the precise spot on the forefoot that needs to connect FIRST to the ground.” This statement alone is wrong at its core. You encourage runners to place their foot in a particular way and that’s fundamentally wrong. The best runner land their feet in a particular way because of how they run, they don’t “place” their feet, they drop their foot and let it land on its own. Their foot strike is a result of their running technique, a consequence of what they do before impact.
This is where real shits is happening
https://youtu.be/yLKo7FaJtzg
But when you are running you are not jumping straight up, you are jumping forwad. If I jump forward my heels want to touch first.
When you land mid/forefoot there seems to be nothing carrying your momentum forward, mid puts all the momentum straight down and forefoot feels like shuffling unless you are sprinting.
That feeling when you finish a GTN video and you level up 10 ‘smart points’
Too bad, this video doesn’t have tutorial about how to run from truth
What tips do you have to recover from Plantar Fasciitis? Leave us a comment!
Tomorrow, I begin training for two short-distance winter road races and two summer triathlons. I’ll think of the acronym H-A-C to remember this advice. I presently have no running technique to speak of! Thanks.
Ball rolling, stretching etc is good for temporary relief but, as others also have mentioned in the comments, eccentric calf raises is very effective at actually improving the problematic tissue. This is also backed up by research. A good tip is to do the calf raise/lowering with both a straight knee, as well with a slightly bent knee. That way you’ll work both calf muscles.
Google “Michael Rathleff” and you’ll find information. There are also some good visualization of exercises in this PDF (not in English but you can probably run it through Google translate): https://docplayer.se/storage/24/4008671/1585174175/MGsrP1b7fyL0WvdAUpB_sw/4008671.pdf
Sir make video on can pull ups and back exercise help in fixing bulging shoulder blades
Im facing terrible knee pain by running, even in running slowly my knee hurts like crazy.
Do anyone have any suggestion what to do?
Back when loose baggy pants were in style….now it’s skin tight Levis…….
I’ve created a mindful running platform and I would like to hear your thoughts. RunWalkHeal Mindful Running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diOdmAzKUsw&t=19s
This is the best video on running form I’ve seen so far! Thanks!
1:14 Ouch stupid me fried calfs because of that.
God damn it, i was trying to run barefoot inside the damn shoes.
I guess mid foot is best…
Thanks a lot, gazells, haha.
What can cause lower back tightness? So tight its is hard to move?
This is the clearest and best video I’ve seen so far; thankyou. From a beginner runner who is worried about her knees)
I’ve ran with a mid strike for as long as I can remember and I’ve always been rapid, faster than most my peers. You just bounce off a lot easier and creates more aerodynamic movement, thank god I didn’t need to be taught that.
Thank you for the lesson, its very interesting to me and very educational as I never thought its safer to run and land on outer smaller toe, I will give it a try I’m sure it has some benefit in the long run. thanks again for your effort in this video.��
It was plantar fasciitis that shut me down from running several years ago. Took all summer to heal properly-but that’s what led to me to discover the joys of swimming and cycling! And a triathlete was born! Now I’m a much more balanced athlete.
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What shoes is he wearing? They look really good, can’t find them anywhere.
My habit is that I always curl my toes when I run as if I was clawing into the ground every step
Miserable injury. Painful at night in bed. Tried all the cold cans of coke, golf balls etc. Went to see a physio and the only thing that worked and really was effective (is in the video), was proper stretching of the calf. Gave pretty immediate results once got onto that.
This is spot… great tips and advice to improve running! thank you
I also found this channel helpful as well: http://bit.ly/TRWYouTube
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Orthotic Insoles worked well for me together with the addition of some of the exercises you showed in the video. Thank you for the information.
very informative video, but she sounds like the obnoxious teacher in middle school everybody hated.
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Just the shoe in the thumbnail will cause problems for you. Shoes with a drop will fuck up your knees and ankles.
What kind of shoes are those they look very comfortable for running. Best recommendation for running shoes?
I thought toe running helped, but the mid strike really works!
I have flat fleet so do I have to lean my foot outwards purposely so it doesn’t cave in?
Always having pain on the lateral aspect of my knee. I havent had this before. Now it wont go away, just a single km my knee would start to hurt and i would have to stop. I used to run 5km. Ill try these tips and techniques again tomorrow. Thank you!
This ugly girl can’t talk right, she sounds like a toddler mushing words together and speaking faster than her brain can handle
This video would be a lot better with a treadmill and some slo-mo.
Damn he definitely caught me slouching while watching the video ��. Nice and tall, a simple but much needed reminder. Thank you!
Thanks, good advice. Is there a role in rest days to ensure damage buildup is repaired before it becomes cumulative?
Great explanation. Anyone landing directly on their big toe is waiting to be injured, the big toe is for propulsion when running.
After struggling with it for years, I’ve found definitely backing off running a lot along with regular stretching. One thing that has really helped me is just hitting the gym and working on overall mobility and watching different exercises for hips, knees, ankle mobility, etc along with ankle strengthening.
They should have taught us this in school rather than just make us run for miles and injure ourselves
hey,if anyone else trying to find out plantar fasciitis orthotics try Bablim Plantar Remedy Booster (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my co-worker got excellent success with it.
Does running on a treadmill negativitely effect how u run off the treadmill? Also is barefoot running better or with shoes
Thank you!! Funny, I had a good run and my pinky toe or outside of my foot was a little beat up afterwards. I thought I was landing wrong, so i adjusted my foot strike to land emphasizing more weight on my big toe. My feet hurt worse. And now I know why lol. Very informative.
Watching this cuz i got the same foot injury twice after i started running. Thanks!
I am so happy that I haven’t had a single recurrence of plantar fasciitis in over a year and a half, since I’ve lost 140 pounds. Pretty sure the weight loss helped that
Actually, I would recommend consulting a podiatrist before running. They will align your technique based on your type of foot. I would not run before consulting you do NOT wants plantar fasciitis
Nah… just run whatever way feels comfortable with you. There’s no need to watch these videos unless you are genuinely concerned with your running form negatively impacting your performance.
Now I see why I get shin splints on the treadmill ����♀️����♀️
I love bloopers bro lol noice vid. recently started running again.
Really useful tips. Unfortunately I had treatment from an osteopath who wrenched the ankle so badly causing a syndesmotic sprain. I have been unable to run for a number of years and am now having an operation, so hopefully on the road to recovery, but prevention definitely better than “cure” in my case!
“Let’s take up running!” I thought it would be easy… After 5 videos and three articles, I’ve forgotten what running even is.
How do you land midfoot without slapping flat. I feel like I either have to be slightly on heel or ball of foot. I see these runners that run midfoot but somehow land on the side of foot and it then goes flat. I cant seem to naturally do that. Any tips? Thanks.
Following your running protocol over the last several months has actually shown me this difference. I started forefoot running and hitting with my ball of the foot behind the big toe. This hurt a lot so i tried jogging barefoot and noticed “rolling” the foot in from the small toe felt the best. Thank you so much for this video!
I know u said we shouldn’t do it but for me start running barefoot cure early symptoms by strengthening all foot muscles. My wife had a worst condition and she tried everything. After over a year she get specially made 3d printed hill insoles and after another 6 months or more she finally managed to cure it.
I’ve always striked with my heel, I just don’t allow it to absorb shock, it simply rolls allowing the forefoot to absorb most of the shock and propel me forward. The faster I go the more forward my strike will be. I’ve never had any issues and rarely get injured.
Really informative. Great for everyday novice runners. Thanks ��
Great suggestions! One more suggestion, which worked for me: wear soft sandals at home to allow your feet to recover after running.
Hi everyone, I’m a Physio who’s passionate about figuring out solutions to common issues people face. Here’s what I’ve come to understand about the best way to foot-strike and why I feel we often miss the point. https://yourwellnessnerd.com/heel-striking-vs-forefoot-striking-debate/
Too bad they are still teaching heal-strike running in colleges…
Why do starbucks girls always sound drunk when they try to explain things?
RUN bare foot see the difference where you land that’s how you should RUN. Don’t believe me Kenyans are the best runners I wonder why??
This video told us nothing but do what we like to do even tho you said theres no best way to do things
Thanks a lot! I have a question: What’s the ideal posture when walking?Did you make a video before or will make one in the future?
I knew it! Running isn’t for me!! I’d rather walk fast than run. But thank you Jeff for this video.
I been running on the road with hills and dirt road for 2 miles. I’m a beginner runner and been running for the past 4 days now and idk if it’s my poster, shoes or all together but my lower front leg burns. Can someone help me?
this technique is more for faster runners, pro, sprinters. the gravity force prevails, and you’ve got to carry your body accordingly, but then your heart BMP goes into Zone 3 and up. But, what if you need to stay in Zone 2, cardio, fat burning? You’ve got to slow down, hence, bringing more pressure on the heel. Any suggestions? I would deeply appreciate it. keep getting Plantar Fasciitis on the left. usually, i do the city, pavement runs.
Interesting how Jeff explains the best form to use here but you see him running with heels first in his sprinting video, which was released 2 years later than this one.
I’m not sure why they don’t show how to run without shoes? Cushioned shoes with a high heal-drop are not what to use. Run Natural with zero heal-drop and Max 12mm sole.
I run on my toes and have caused shin splits, clearly, I knew nothing about running properly. *rolls eyes*…..Ok, let’s try this the right way. LOL
I actually have a really bad issue with my hips rotating backward when i run. This really helped
As far as the foot-contact goes, there are NO hard and fast rules. But the heel must contact the ground; whether it contacts the ground first, or following the mid-foot, this is a matter that is entirely up to you. By consciously lifting the trailing ankle above the knee when running will oblige the runner to rely on the mid-foot contact.
Can I ask where this is filmed? Is that running springs area behind?
One minute into this and I had to stop. Forget about running, that poor girl needs to learn how to talk intelligibly. I couldn’t listen to her any longer. SMH
Sprinting is killing me. As soon as im almost at the finish line, i feel like i pulled something on my left heel and it hurts and it takes like a week or so to recover. What can i do to avoid that?
When I was running my right feet stuck in mud and bend and I developed a Lumb on the right side of feet. Its just a little but smaller than a golf boll size. Its pain when I walk. What is it? Is it something serious?
My quads are in pain when i run..please share tips how to minimize the pain..if i land on my toes or forefoot strikes i feel less pain but as you guys said it’s not good right..i usually run 10km on Saturday since 2017 but the pain hit me just recently circa April 2019..thank you..������
Glad to know that the way I run (forefoot with heels barely every touching the ground) is an actual running technique, I always felt stupid doing it but every other way was so much more uncomfortable/exerting
These are basic principles of Chi-Running (just google for tons of info on that)
I forced toe striking after learning not to heel strike 3 days ago, my calves haven’t forgiven me yet.
Hi Jeff nice work you are very helpful in every video!Can you make a video about achilleus tenton and its common injuries+rehab?Thank you!!
Makes sense, given the big toe is meant to transfer most of the energy
would anyone care to explain what’s so bad about forefoot striking? Im new to running, Im more of a swimmer but I can’t atm so I want to switch to jogging…but I always hit with the forefoot…looks silly but feels natural…am I damaging my tendons this way?
The way I run is the right way for me, the way you run is the right way for you the biggest mistake you can make is to try and be something you are not. Your body will find the most efficient way for you.
Really you opened my eyes hope now the over pronation reduces and will be free from posterior shin splints
Run like you would run barefoot, basically on the balls of your feet
Barefoot running on the grass part of the track can help greatly with correcting your form
My knees are hurting a little bit and now I found my mistakes. Time to fix them by practicing running <_<
EDIT: After watching another video about running I changed my mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQx-0ZByhWA
Gonna start riding a bicycle instead and will increases the distances when the distance I can ride becomes easy or used to my body. Safer way to build those calve muscles. Dunno what else but meh.
EDIT 2: Before moving on to bicycle. I’ll try and see if I can fix what I need. If not then yeah.
A lesson in how to say exactly the same thing over and over again for 14:49.
Wtf. Just was on a doctors visit two hours ago, because of pain in my feet when I wake up… And was diagnosed with Plantar faciitis. Are you guys in my head?
I’ve been suffering from this for I guess 4 months. Only after I just watched this, my foot started to recover. I love you. 😉
Hi Buddy and thanks for this. I was running for many decades and had a lot of articularies enjuries…This was due to heel strike way of running and I end up with ruined knies…3 years before I started shifting to front foot landing…and guess what I end up now with severe calf strains…so really? With my experience I can’t say there is a right way of running front foot or heel striking but a bit of both really.
I tried this form and now my thighs are paining even running after a mile however the speed is better and usually I get this tired after running 7-8 miles
wow! thank you so much for this video. It is exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been forcing more a forefoot strike, which is why I have sesamoiditus. Super painful… but I’ve really been trying a more mid foot technique lately. Again, thanks so much for the video!
Asics will sort out half of the issues. ONs like nice, good for racing no doubt, light. But for training, use asics.
You may run some, but with arms like that you aren’t a distant runner.
I’m running with slippers because I can’t afford running shoes ��♂️ ��♂️
I tend to get intense pain in my front part of the foot, the first 1/3 of the foot.
Right in the middle.
Feels like the bones in the front foot are made of pure pain!
What is that condition and what is it called?
I havnt done any running for a couple of years now, I cycle every day
Last time I ran, I did it for a few days and ouch!!!! I couldn’t walk for a week!!!!
My shins were in pain!!!
I have experienced this when i was skateboarding after work. Now i understand why there is a pain.
I’ve been suffering with plantar fasciitis for almost a year now. I’ve tried almost all the things you mentioned. The one thing that has helped me the most is, ironically, barefoot walking. I had many people tell me not to walk barefoot, but I started to notice that my feet felt better when I wasn’t working and putting on shoes. I finally feel like I’m starting to heal now that I spend much more time barefoot and in barefoot style shoes. Maybe it won’t work for everyone, but it works for me!
I had training the other day and we where running around the fotboll plan 10 times and my ankles started hurting on the fourth circle but I still kept running what can this prob depend on
Had my mom video my running today and I was so disappointed by my form I hadn’t realized how poor it was although your video gives me a bit more hope. I’m glad to know that I don’t have an extreme heel strike but my foot flies out too far out front. I’m gonna work on driving my feet farther back and picking them up more. Thank you so much, thought I was going to have to get professional help for my form but it turns out I just need to tweak it a bit.
So, what you’re saying is the windlass mechanism and the mid foot stability created by this activation has no value? You need to roll off the 5th met to dampen impact? What about excessive pronation from that internal roll off the vases edge?
I never realized I was a big heel runner. I’m relatively short, and I was always trying to increase my stride length so I could run faster. By doing that, I was landing on my heel a lot and now I’m experiencing knee pain. I also never knew that your gluts were supposed to propel you forward and not your quads.
I did valet for a living running 10-15 miles a day. I had to force myself to forefoot/toe strike. It took a lot of practice but man it was worth it. Saved my legs.
I wanted to listen to the whole video, but I couldn’t listen to the constant swallowing…: ( Misophonia strikes again.
My knees are suffering from landing on my heels first. Thanks for the video.
I have been living for 9,609 and today I realized how to properly jog. I always ran trying to land on my toes rather than me heel and I’m seen different results. With landing on my toes I have alot less pain in my knees, longer distances and feel more comfortable running.. thanks!!!
What footstrike is best for overpopulation (flat feet)?heel strike gives me shin splints.
Whenever I run. I get this weird pain on my right glute. I have no idea why. My left glute never hurts. Only the right one. The pain increases the deeper I go into my run. Then itll hurt for about 10 minutes. Then it kind of goes away throughout the day.
Great video, thank you for sharing! I just started running again after years of strictly lifting and no cardio. So many great tips!
This has to be one of the best videos on running form I’ve seen so far. Great tips.
Would be nice to be able to get confirmation of correct running by wear pattern on soles of running shoes.
I always been a heal striker. It is the smoothest most impact absorbent stride I’ve ever had. I ran a 4:30 mile and a 5 minute pace for 10k’s. I never had any issues with my knees or hips. Never really used a mid foot strike that I could tell only ever used to strikes for hills and sprints.
As a runner, I find that you say is true, but it’s little simplistic. Good running form is about more than just where/how your foot lands. Some amount of heel running need not be a bad sign necessarily… and people may be too heavy on the heel strike for a bunch of reason. Upper body lean is one of them, but there can be more to it…
Dont think saying avoid barefoot shoes is correct, i run with barefoot shoes and and wear barefoot shoes when ever i leave the house all my other shoes with higher heels are just collecting dust. my running has improved since going barefoot. We arnt born wearing shoes, the design of a ‘Normal’ shoe is poor pushing toes together into a point and making the arches of the foot weak and causing flat foot, making people run with a heel strike which is horrendous, hence why there is so much cushioning in the heel of running shoes to take the shock when your heel hits the floor. Strengthen your feet and use them how nature intended. This will help with plantar fasciitis as the foot becomes naturally stronger. Your feet will also eventually go back to a natural state having a nice arch and wider spread at the toes. Dont discourage people from barefoot just because they gained an injury that dosnt just relate to barefoot running.
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The girl slurs when she speaks. She should pronounce words properly. It feels like she’s so tired opening her mouth. Sorry to say that; I had difficulty listening to her. I like your video though; it’s very informative.
Jeff, can you make a video on how to fix achilles tendonitis please?
Running on your toes causes shin sore.
Running on your heels causes calf sore.
I heard that getting another pair of running shoes could help.
Very interesting, I just started forefoot running. I actually went from doing it on my outfoot before thinking about it. At which point I made myself land on my big toe as I thought it would be stronger ��. Now I know better. No wonder my feet are hurting ��. Interesting that my body naturally did it right until my stupid brain got in the way.
There are several components to curing for plantar foot. One place I discovered that succeeds in merging these is the Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you’re interested) without a doubt the no.1 treatment i’ve heard of.Check out the super info.
Used to toe strike and always had shin splints. Thanks to this and other resources I now run miles without any shin splints every day. More of a mid to heel strike now and also improved my stride length. Thanks for the vid!
Sir my right leg is more powerful. So I put more pressure on my right foot. And got my self injured. Can you please give any advice.
wow thats great information and explains a lot now…thanks for that
I`m a nurse and a plantar pain sufferer for a couple of years. I got plantar fasciitis remedy “Sαnkυnzο Kdα” (Google it) and a couple of days of sticking to it my discomfort is completely over. I don’t suffer the condition any more since I stop utilizing meds and it`s easy to determine whether there`s still any pain remaining…
Hi Devin! Thank you so much for this video. I’m not a beginner, but after having had surgeries, I wanted to just make sure I’m doing it with the correct form.
I thoroughly agree, midfoot strike is by far the best. In my opinion landing on the heels is far too great an impact. ( that’s why I checked for a video like yours )
Are you permitted to say which is your favorite brand of running shoes?
I got flats feet and my feet get tired really fast not my body tho it’s so frustrating cuz I feel like I can go way longer but I have to stood due to intense pain all from my shins to toes
The way i have understood it, there is pretty much a consensus that you should land with your feet underneath your body, and not in font of it. That way you strike the ground backwards and not downwards. If you do this, does it really matter that much what part of the foot that touch the ground first? It seems to me that all examples of heelstrike on youtube show feet that land in front of the body
Here because corona closed the gyms and now i need to learn how to run. Anyone else?
Forefoot is the way to go. It engages the glutes and brings up your speed. You can’t even heel-strike when sprinting.
You’ve told us what we need to do without any tips on how to do it. Useful!
I’m so confused. I’m planning a 500 mile hike in 1 year. There is NOTHING on You tube about how a foot should strike the ground for endurance walking/running. I read the comments in this video and everyone is like, “OMG, my pain is gone, you’re a genius…..etc.” HOW IS A FOOT SUPPOSED TO STRIKE THE GROUND to minimize pain and maximize endurance? HE NEVER ANSWERED THE QUESTION. Nobody does. It’s in the internet ether.I did find something, but its from some kids, not scientists, but it’s the best I’ve seen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YU8YcWeUU
i am very happy now…thanks for ur greatest explanation..love ur viedo…its very useful
Bruh when I jump in my heels it jolts my mind too like my Brain so I run in my front thingy.
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2020 wow I just went back in time. This is from 6 years ago!!
If you minimize ground contact time, doesn’t that mean your feet are actually asserting more upward force during/over the contact period (to keep the rest of the body from falling under gravity)?
I really like your videos. Lots of substance and technical details. Something to attach to. The text that appears to reinforce the key idea is good. No flash or trash or clickbait. Keep it up please!
When I try to run a Midfoot I do look like a duck running without tail
My athletic trainer believes that my shin splints are caused by the way I run and how my foot hits the ground so is landing one mid foot best?
Running is no fun anymore with all the techniques you need to study… guess I’m back to no exercise at all.
Does Usain bolt run like this? Or I’m other words is this also applicable for short distance?
Love, love, LOVE all the research, video examples, and explanations given, thank you so much!!!
Thanks Devin. This is perfect and exactly what I have been looking for. My teenage son doesn’t ‘roll’ off his feet when he runs instead he locks his whole leg in position and kinda propells himself along landing on his entire foot each time, he’s done it since he was little. So a lot of proper advice from you and practicing the drills I really hope will fix him.!!
I coulnd’t imaging running on the front of my feet for long distances, but always hear people saying it’s the best way to run. Sounds like a good way to strain an ankle. idk what i’m doing, i just run. I just try to strike gently and keep posture, and it is fairly flat but more toward the heel than the front.
The cameraman dirty for making him squat the whole time ����
I feel like the sole of my foot is cramping up. Is this a sign of plantar facitisi?
I’ve been reading all over the place on how to properly land your feet, but this was a fantastic explanation. I think the thing that really tied it all together was the example of the hopping and then alternating, then turning that into a run. Fantastic!
Stretch your calves before every run and cycling session. 45 sec per leg, 3x. If you get a tear in your plantar fascia and have scar tissue, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is your best way to get back into running.
I’m looking forward to thinking about all the things you mentioned the next time I get on the treadmill. With quarantine “dreadmill” is the only thing I got going for me and I’m not a fan but hopefully your videos will help me enjoy it. I just find it so unnatural… The only running I do is at basketball so its sprinting and im a toe landing runner but im looking forward to balancing out and possibly reenjoy long distance running (used to do a lot of it when I was much younger)
I run XC and track at school and I’m trying figure out which type of way I run I always thought I was a heel striker but after I looked at myself run and watched heel striking and forefoot running I finally figured out which one I am!
something so simple made a difference,.. thx brotha!! this will help me alot for training for Worlds Toughest mudder
With mid-foot running should you be trying to land on the outside of your foot also to minimise impact?
Helpful video. I’m trying to return to running after 4 ACL replacements and now arthritic knees. I’m losing the weight to make it easier on the knees, but my legs seem to have forgotten how to run (the muscle memory has memory loss). This information is very helpful. Thank you.
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Mind blowing. I always walk on heels, my mom has forever complained about noisy middle of the night stepping. Yet I’ve never had problems running despite imbalances in body. Seems like I’ve been midfoot running naturally. What a lucky guy. Only problem is that one ankle/outer leg is not as flexible sideways and the imbalance after breaking a toe has been an annoyance.
Great explanation! But your voice isnt made for pronouncing agressivly:)
Great video. I suffered from this while training for the London Marathon. I found that sleeping face down (my preferred way) with a firm pillow under my ankle making my foot 90° to my shin. I’ll be trying these to prevent and treat it again if it comes back
I have screws in my ankle and never thought to run using a heel strike. Im going to try this, I hope it works.
This video literally saved my running life. I cannot thank you enough. God bless you forever. Tears of joy
Awesome video! Currently suffering from it and was loosing my hopes in running, was diagnosed with tendinitis and did some physio but it didn’t do much, the pain in the morning would come back. Yesterday I tried your advise and rolled my foot over a metal water bottle and bought the Strasbourg socks, first day in few months I don’t feel the same pain in the morning, I can see recovery on the horizon, can’t thank you enough!!
I do this naturally, I used to play soccer barefoot a lot. I thought it was a fault and was straining my knees. Turns out it is a good running form.
I ran on my tippy toes for every 5k. I’ve gotten use to it ;-;
I never jogged often but would always run like this. I thought I was a freak for doing this lol this video is soooo welcome
Your videos have changed my life I ran track ALL my life even in college and as gifted as I was as a competitive runner i ALWAYS suffered from severe shin splints and other debilitating injuries because of my incorrect technique. God bless you for giving this information out for free
I got injured running mid-foot. Should I go back to heel-to-toe?
Lose weight which can straighten your posture, land slightly on the heel but not at a V angle of course.. Get a decent knee bend and slightly push off, but not from the metatarsal heads.
I have wide/flat feet (0 Arches). I’ve been forefoot running for several years now and decided just today to record myself running. I indeed do strike the ground first on the lateral edge of both feet. I run in Newton Motion’s and I’m thinking of trying out some other brands that are good for forefoot running. Preferrably with a low heel-to-toe drop. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
It is very helpful to me. I always feel pain in the side of my knee everytime i run. Then i just change my footing position now its gone. Just right after
5:54 This is incorrect. You may temporarily ease the pain by using “high heel” shoes, but not eliminate the cause.
Finally, someone explains it in a way that we can understand!��
These Yoga Asana can be done to prevent Plantar Fasciitis: Prarambhik Sthiti, Vajrasana, Ashwa Sanchalanasana, Tadasana, Druta Utkatasana, Parvatasana, Pada Angushthasana (Advance level) [Ref. Book: Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha / ISBN 978-81-86336-14-4]
First time I’ve had this pain and I listened to the part with rolling my foot on a ball and it’s helped so far!
My left foot strike is very different than my right foot strike. My right foot feels like a nice mid foot strike. My left is a weird heel strike. Is this normal?
Actually this feels very complicated because there was too much talking
This is interesting. I have always had a slight forefoot strike since I was a child. I’ve never had a problem.
Yet today when I went on a jog, this man yelled at me “that’s not how you run! Land on your heels!” But in the past when I’ve tried to do a heel strike it always hurts my knees..
So I doubt I will ever run with a “heel strike”
thanks for the clear and concise video! i will have to try this as i am having knee pain and get shin splints.
Is landing mid foot landing on where the arch Is? Because when I run that way, the underside of the arch hurts. I’ve been running on my toes I guess, or like towards the general front part of my feet, and while it feels fine, it looks silly if I’m not sprinting. Where should I land and what should it look like?
Wonderful lesson. I will now make a right run. I didnt know I was making a heel strike! thanks.
Thanks for This video, I am getting back out there after years off due to acl and miniscus tear and surgery. Great info, kinda forgot about how important the arms are!
He should of narrated the whole video she can’t communicate clearly
I always stomp when i run and i know it isn’t right like shouldn’t be smooth
I ran with a forefoot style while trail running (barefoot/minimalist) for the last several years. I have a 5k coming up with my daughter for GOT (girls on the run). I practiced on blacktop and concrete a week ago, and my calves haven’t recovered since. At first, I thought it was just soreness, but realised… It would appear, that I’m injured. So, I guess I’ll be practicing an entirely different strike once I’m healed. Crazy how the surface could make such a difference
From the art of landing to the art of falling.
First land on 5th 4th 3rd 2nd then 1st then if you need heel. If the landing requier then touch with knees when landing forward, hip for the side or bottom for the back.
(Most people then strike with the palm of the hand an break there wrist.) Instead go for ribs then shoulder, then elbow, then outer palm and pinky slapping the ground. As in judo.
It to looks like a bell curve.
(The slapping is to creat a point to bounce from)
All you say about running is true, i learned (rediscovered) it by running barefoot when i was a kid.
If i strike a rock with my heel i have to lift my whole leg, compared to lifting the front of my foot if i strike with 4 and 5the toe.
That brings me to the hoovering technology, on rough, unsteady, slippery terrain like a slope with gravels or mudd. I use multiple strikes as the ground can’t handle my weight. I keep the same rhythm with the upper part of the body, while the lower part is striking way faster, just barely touching.
Regular strike 180lbs per step
Hoover strike 180lbs divided by 3 or more strike.
(It feels like the coyote running after the roadrunner lol)
I hope it makes sens and helps.
Let me know
I guess elite runners are elite because none of them heel strike. As a runner I thought not heel striking was a no-brainer.
Your text really disturb this video, u should put your text in another place, because i cannot see yout landing feet because your text
Thank you so much for this.
I was a big toe runner and had many injuries
And I saw your video and tried and it works soo good!
I just (2 hours ago) cramped my right calf in a painful way after jogging in the park. I have been recently doing a walk quarter mile or so and jog 1/8 mile alternating technique to get my old ass back into running again, and I had to stop at the 2nd interval because of so much pain. This is bad because it may be a tendon thing. I believe the going from walking to jogging intervals made it worse because my body still kept the “heel strike” mentality from walking into my jogging form. I didn’t change it up to land mid to forefoot strike. I will try this hopefully in a couple weeks.
This is the best tip I have ever heard!!! Thank you very much!!!
Awesome video! Thanks so much. I’ve run since I was a kid and have always naturally been more of a forefoot runner. However, I don’t think I really landed on the outside of my forefoot. My track and cross country coaches never said anything about it, and I thankfully never had any injuries that required me to consider it. For the first forty years of my life, I had no significant injuries of any kind. Now, at 43, I’m starting to get consistent lower calf soreness and strain (along with a lot of other post-40 aches and pains throughout my body!). I’m going to try landing more on the outside of my forefoot to see if this fixes it. I’m sure it’ll help. Keep up the great work!
Great video
Felt like I was listening to a young Morgan Freeman
I picture a scale in my head that’s on my feet so I make sure my center of gravity is stable depending on what I’m doing
This is a great video. I’ve watched it a few times and have been able to shift forward to a midfoot strike. I was nervous about running a lot after a tibial stress fracture. Your video made it easy to switch, and I’ve noticed that I have considerably less pain now than with a heel strike. Thank you!
Thanks a lot big guy, you provided an excellent explanation!
I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist. I run, stretch, roll, receive massage. The important factor in treating Plantar Fasciitis is improving the ability to move the ankle joint. Dorsiflexion and extension. If the ankle joint is stiff it’ll steal movement from the plantar muscle. When the plantar muscle becomes overstretched, overused you will develop Plantar fasciitis. Runners take the time to prepare your body before you run. As well as doing body maintenance after you run. stretch, Roll, go for a massage!!! How does your car run when you fail to do the maintenance?!
Caveat = Warning to young multi sport athletes. DO NOT PLAY AMERICAN FOOTBALL PERIOD! In late elementary and high school it is the highest of any sport likely to give you a life long injury which will affect even your simple recreation walking when you reach mid to elder life phases(i don’t use elderly, or the euphemism senior citizens. i use the word elder because the denotes wisdom and dignity). American football seriously damages the knees of many american football players. It is usually the elite highly paid professional athletes who receive the best knee operations and procedures and reconstructions. These operations could be available to all very easily. However we live in a mostly capitalist economy here in the US where the market and not resources available(like cutting edge knee surgery) determine price and most insurance plans won’t let you have them done. A mixed economy as in all developed democracy countries, they have national health care, and doctors in those systems don’t view themselves as businessmen but as healers whatever your socio-economic status
It is actually touching down with outer midfoot and not necessarily the ball of the midfoot… i have seen this in a lot of the elite runners strike…
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This will be very helpful when I join the military, thank you
I’ve been researching into plantar foot treatments and discovered a great resource at Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you are interested)
You are a great teacher. Fun stuff at the end of your video. Loved it all.
Guy: “we are going to teach you about different striking patterns and running techniques.”
Girl: (unintelligible)
And if u are trail running u Will be forced to adapt and vary you steps all the time and running slower pace thereby reducing risk of hurting yourself substantially.
Anyone here suffering from shin splints that could tell my if this works?
So my own body was right all the times. Glad I see this great video before making changes on my forefoot landing. Thanks for the good work.
The consistent discomfort nearly made me lose my head. My ailment made me feel scared and miserable. I was able to cope with my condition when I began trying out this plantar fasciitis treatment called “Sαnkυnzο Kdα” (Google it). The results I`ve been getting speak for themselves in just a week I was totally pain free!.
I used a silicon half sock which was amazing and speeded up the recovery loads!
What I took away was land on the balls of your feet 1st & let your foot fall into place, both absorbing the shock and getting leverage to push off
Thanks for this video. My big toe has just started to become sore, I’ll give this adjustment a go.
I might agree the shoe comes down flat, the “flatness” of the foot in that case will depend on toe drop of the shoe.
Best explanation I’ve seen so far on this, after watching several! Thank you