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Barefoot Running: A Natural Step of the Endurance Athlete
In August 2003 Dennis Driscoll gave a ground breaking presentation to the USA Track and Field Coaching Education seminar which deserves a serous revisit. Titled “Barefoot Running: A Natural Step for the Endurance Athlete” he goes through the then current (and accurate) science of barefoot running compared to shod running. By comparing biomechanics, propulsion phases, injury rates, etc all while quoting 26 research studies and articles, Dennis shows that integrating barefoot running into your running will greatly enhance your experience.
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Good Form Running: The Future
There are many methods designed to improve your running form but none are simpler or more effective than Good Form Running. I had the unique experience last night of attending a Good Form Running clinic with founder Curt Munson and Olympian Grant Robison. Effective, versatile, and immediate Good Form Running is the future of running.
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Harvard Lieberman Study on Barefoot Running: All About Footstrike
Many of you have by now read the Harvard study by Daniel Lieberman. If not, check out our articles section to read it. Ridiculously short recap: Humans run with a mid or forefoot strike when barefoot and tend to heel strike in shoes. Humans were born to run with a mid-foot or forefoot landing which reduces impact and stress. This is accomplished naturally barefoot and can be done while wearing shoes as well. Every runner is different and runners should find what works best for them.
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Proper Running Technique Can Improve Performance
Many people say that running is easy, you just go out and do it, right? Unfortunately, much of what the vast majority of distance runners know about running technique is wrong. Paying attention to your running form is serious and is a major player in how effective a runner is at what they do, regardless of skill level. Improving running form will increase your efficiency and reduce your chance of injury.
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Human Capability of Running
Many of us can find the love and passion for running if we just hold to appropriate form and biomechanics. Our bodies are designed to take the stress and pressure of running if that stress and pressure is applied in the appropriate places.
