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what is "correct form"? and where is all the research demonstrating its success at preventing injury?

by shamney 12y ago

zw123456 12y ago
My case is anecdotal for sure, but I do feel that once I learned the right form it became much easier and I have really enjoyed running because of that I think.
zw123456 12y ago
You can Google "proper running form" and get a ton of resources. I do think learning good form at a younger age helps, perhaps in a similar way that learning a second language is easier.
- thisGuysAccount 12y ago
  My running form improved greatly, and quickly, when I ran barefoot (or wear 5 finger shoes). Doesn't have to be far, could be a few hundred meters as a part of a warmup. If you're overstriding, slamming your forefeet or heels, it'll hurt. When it stops hurting, you're running with good form.
yarone 12y ago
This is the best video I have seen on natura running form: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo Also, The creator of the pose running method recently released a new book that details proper running form step by step with specific exercises and instruction: The Running Revolution: How to Run Faster, Farther, and Injury-Free--for Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/014312319X/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZXiOub1BWCG1E https://www.amazon.com/dp/014312319X/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZXiOub1...
danboarder 12y ago
'Correct' is different for each body type. I started running one day a week barefoot (3-6 miles along the beach) and this greatly strengthened my ankles and improved my running form. I think good form comes naturally when running barefoot. I still wear shoes for longer road runs but I now wear zero-drop shoes from Altra with good results. A bit of background - I started running 3 years ago and have built up to running two full marathons (LA and Chicago), lost 40lbs along the way and now running is like a meditation for me 4 mornings per week.

what is "correct form"? and where is all the research demonstrating its success at preventing injury?

by shamney 12y ago

what is "correct form"? and where is all the research demonstrating its success at preventing injury?

My case is anecdotal for sure, but I do feel that once I learned the right form it became much easier and I have really enjoyed running because of that I think.

zw123456 12y ago

You can Google "proper running form" and get a ton of resources. I do think learning good form at a younger age helps, perhaps in a similar way that learning a second language is easier.

thisGuysAccount 12y ago
My running form improved greatly, and quickly, when I ran barefoot (or wear 5 finger shoes). Doesn't have to be far, could be a few hundred meters as a part of a warmup. If you're overstriding, slamming your forefeet or heels, it'll hurt. When it stops hurting, you're running with good form.

yarone 12y ago

This is the best video I have seen on natura running form: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo Also, The creator of the pose running method recently released a new book that details proper running form step by step with specific exercises and instruction: The Running Revolution: How to Run Faster, Farther, and Injury-Free--for Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/014312319X/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZXiOub1BWCG1E https://www.amazon.com/dp/014312319X/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZXiOub1...

danboarder 12y ago

'Correct' is different for each body type. I started running one day a week barefoot (3-6 miles along the beach) and this greatly strengthened my ankles and improved my running form. I think good form comes naturally when running barefoot. I still wear shoes for longer road runs but I now wear zero-drop shoes from Altra with good results. A bit of background - I started running 3 years ago and have built up to running two full marathons (LA and Chicago), lost 40lbs along the way and now running is like a meditation for me 4 mornings per week.