10 years later this is still one of the most simple and informative videos about getting into a nice and proper running form

@frederickpiette3714

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a new trend the minimalist/barefoot shoes until I see this video

@16777215

2 жыл бұрын

@@frederickpiette3714 agree, didn't know it existed 10years ago

@looplop

Жыл бұрын

Agree! We did this in the 90's.

@i20010

Жыл бұрын

@@16777215 It existed 10,000 years ago too..

I love when someone changes the way I think and believe on something with plain and pure knowledge. Excelent video and instructions.

@freedomwood1972

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Got any more to suggest?

@eggrollsoup

2 жыл бұрын

@@freedomwood1972 for what?

This video summarizes everything that I have learned about barefoot running in the past 3 months of extensive research.

Very good coaching style

@cranebeg

7 жыл бұрын

The anger management has helped, thanks.

@jackoscar11

5 жыл бұрын

@@cranebeg hahahah he fully looked like he was going to explode but kept so calm

@cranebeg

5 жыл бұрын

@@jackoscar11 I had to re-watch a bit, remember now ;) I bet he's even better with pretty little ladies and no cameras rolling. Too harsh...I expect. Good luck to him.

@jackoscar11

5 жыл бұрын

@@cranebeg looool i think he has a gentler side as well, hopefully it was just the cameras. I'd still take him as a posture coach anyday I need a firm hand.

@cranebeg

5 жыл бұрын

@@jackoscar11 Good luck with your running!..... away from this posture coach ;) srs... jk

Oh my goodness, the part with the bar is SO helpful! I'm a total "head chaser" even when just walking, always trying to correct myselfas soon as I notice it, but with a bar, I might actually get the posture right.

I had to learn running when I turned 60 because my knees hurt so much. Then I switched to heel less shoes and had to train the right muscles before it was good. Now I can run any distance plus I am fat adapted and do not need any carbs for long distance. Quite a change in my life ...

@flothoejmand8452

3 жыл бұрын

Maffetone training combined with minimalist shoes and a well ballanced sugarfree veggieheavy diet - prepare to hit 120 !:p

@disco.lemonade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. How's the running doing? How do you manage tour training zones at your age while being fat adapted? I mean, you go beyond zone 3 or try to stay in fat-burning as much as possible, and what happens if you reach your lactic threshold?

In Portland, Oregon I ran 12-15,000 miles barefoot ( in grass)during which time on account of super strong & bulletproof feet I won many 3,5& 10k' on the track, road races & I won a beach( sand !) 5k in Lincoln City,Oregon being the only runner in the field w/o shoes.They laughed until I won! As the foundation of the entire kinetic chain ,your feet serve as the foundation & base of operation in all sports especially running. Any foot weaknesses travel UP that kinetic chain resulting in the plethora of unhappy injured runners prevalent today. The key is to baby-step the transition, even walking in small doses leading to the concept of balanced fast cadenced forefoot running. This summer I'm currently running barefoot twice a day( including steep hills) as a way of " reconnecting" w my simple yet highly effective running performance of yesteryear. Strong feet = fast runner.

@jgsk78

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

I went barefoot/minimalist about a year ago. This video helped so much to get me started. My old running injuries healed up. I'm especially happy about the knee pain, it had been persistent for 5 years. I did need to get my lower back adjusted at the chiro as it had started hurting as soon as I transitioned. Now its fine, my feet feel amazing, the feedback you get when you're not padding the nerves with puffy shoes guides your gait. This video is so helpful about posture. I teach a class that involves deep stretching and good posture so I know how important is it.

Longest,and by far the best, advert I have ever watched. Great coaching.

A man that knows what he is talking about thanks for your wisdom ...

This is awesome. I tried barefoot jogging today for the first time, 15 mins going from 2.5 to 5.5 km/h. It's much easier on the foot and feels lighter on the knees and ankles. I've been frustrated that I can't run more than 10 mins due to fatigue in regular shoes. Thanks man I will keep doing it and come back with updates

@nouzmb

Жыл бұрын

1 month update. Running is much easier and muscles got used to it. I still can't get passed 10 mins running but jogging feels much smoother

@AironNoriaLong

Жыл бұрын

@@nouzmb thanks for sharing, which barefoot shoe did you use?

@nouzmb

Жыл бұрын

@Airon Maxslade I don't wear shoes I actually just go barefoot with no slip socks

@mglrdz

6 ай бұрын

@@nouzmb We will continue to monitor your adaptation. For my part, I have been wearing minimalist shoes for more than 10 years and running has only brought me happiness, and if there are injuries, it is because I have to strengthen the other parts of the body, mainly the core.

I went for my first barefoot run today. I did way more than I should have--a 2.5 mi run--but my feet don't hurt too bad after it. I can tell that my calves will be on fire tomorrow, though. I could instantly feel the difference between heel striking, which sends all the energy up through your bones to your knees and hips, and running on the balls of my feet, which allowed my muscles to take the strain of the strike. Besides being a great workout, it was really fun to go barefoot!

This is still the video I come to when someone asks me for info/ a starting point. Running has always been a miserable experience but this video taught me how to run properly & I’ve loved every moment of it since 2018 ♥️

I am still using running shoes (mainly a Nimbus) but just changing the posture and the stride made a world of difference for me. This video contains valuable information for runners who can't seem to get rid of injuries. I feel way less pain now, but I think it can get better. My FiveFingers just arrived and now I'll try adapting my body to use them.

@Julie-my6ds

5 жыл бұрын

How did you get on with the five fingers? Still using barefoot shoes?

@vlad59181

4 жыл бұрын

hey love for you but how can you have healthy running with that toxic body. What do you expect, first get actual detox goin and get that shit out...........than you can say whats up.

@Just_Call_Me_Tim

4 жыл бұрын

@@vlad59181 Uh, what?

@janewhitzend688

3 жыл бұрын

I have 5 fingers and I live them cured my recurring shin splints

Best video for newbies barefoot runners! Thank you guys!

Wonderful to see his strike change from heel to forefoot!

Interesting! Before watching anything on barefoot running I've tried it on our gym's track a couple times now. First time I went right to landing on the balls of my feet, not letting the heal strike at all. (calves were killing for days after!) Second time I landed more evenly, could go abit faster, it felt very good. I plan to keep at it. Thanks for the info, I can work on the details now. My Asics running shoes have been awful for the last few years, my big toe on one foot hurts all the time now. Barefoot running feels amazing on my feet! I'm almost scared to put any kind of shoe on but if I plan to venture outdoors with this I'll need to.

@rossb1409

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what is happening with your toe but.... I got tired of narrow unnatural Nike etc. toe boxes, and moved to New Balance where the toe boxes are generally nice and generous and accommodate my natural foot splaying on ground contact, so no more big toe issues for me. Then, after seeing another podiatrist video, I realised that although I am a neutral, J end up with pronation under pressure, which has stemmed from both big toes moving outwards on contact which flattens my arch and is the reason for some of the knee issues I now realise. So... remedy... using corrective toe gel spacers to try keep my big toes separated to become more straight and activated on contact to keep my arch from collapsing and ensure my foot is better balanced to all four corners if you like. Should also make the toe stronger and thus provide more spring and whole leg alignment to stop pressure on joints and fatigue the muscles instead in the right way. Hope this helps.

Excellent! I fondly remember my first run in them, calf area was sore as HELL! So much stronger now, I genuinely feel the difference, I've not wore normal shoes since I got them. Price was worth it in my opinion and I know I'm not fooling myself because I do a lot hill sprints and endurance running and I feel a lot better in my five fingers, I've even gone back to my old pair to compare. Awesome stuff!

one of the best videos on foot strike, posture and rhythm, many thanks

This is absolutely amazing. I went for a fartlek session this morning using the form as shown. It was the best workout ive ever had. Evrrything from jogging to threshold tempo felt effortless, light, springy, fast and efficient. The usual niggles or discomfort in the knees, gone. I am pretty sure i will set new PBs with this change. The joy of running just increased tenfold as well a new amazement of the function of the feet.

Brilliant video, brilliant coach, useful slow-mo footage and nice exercises.

This is excellent! Thank you! I started running on a track (wearing Evo, too) and felt my posture was all over the place now that I'm on a straight surface as opposed to the trails which is what I'm used to.

Very informative! Ok, so the posture bit might explain why my knees were ruined after my last two runs trying to run forefoot strike. I will try to work on posture as well as stride.

@wuzihuzi

4 жыл бұрын

Off-beat Homesteader focus on placing your foot under you not in front of you, that keeps me up right.

I love this whole process. Running styles really changed after a certain shoe came out stating that we could now start landing with a heal strike when running. Thanks for much for this video =D

I love this I thought of buying some expensive shoes but I noticed my Converse Allstars work nice and flat. Using your technique has really helped. I was head forward now I have fixed it.

@SmallSpoonBrigade

3 жыл бұрын

Weren't those what most runners wore prior to Nike inventing the waffle sole? The Allstars were mostly great because they were cheap, you could easily afford to replace them when they wore out.

Best drills for barefoot are Kenyan .... I converted (age 40) using zero drop shoes. You don't 'run' in the drills (more like dance) but the co-ordination required re-programmes your 'running brain'. 10 minutes a day, no need to concentrate on running form, no exercise machines, nothing to remember. I went from plantar fasciitis to injury free 60km per week. Still injury free years on.

I run 7 km today without shoes or anything on asphalt (my first time ever without shoes). I totally agree with this video. I did change my step, my tempo and my posture for sure. It was natural, but I also did hurt my sole very badly. But I guess it is normal. Anyway, running without shoes feels more normal than running with expensive running shoes...

@SmallSpoonBrigade

3 жыл бұрын

From personal experience, when you switch to running barefoot, it's a great idea to spend some time walking on gravel to help build up the pads of your feet. After a while, the pads should be thick enough that you barely notice gravel and can just look out for broken glass and things that are likely to cut.

I like this guy. He knows what he's talking about and the head posture was something I didn't really take into consideration as much. I know a lot about form but I learned something new. Most "experts" are wrong about what they say but he has it all right.

And although I've been running for quite a while, it never hurts to revisit this video once in a while.

Great lesson. I understood more wathcing this vide than everythungh else. It changed my way to run . Simple suggestion but incredidbly effective.

This was a well put together video that taught me really good pointers for excellent running form.

Very useful and clear. Main problem for me has been achieving good alignment. For some people, myself included, the exercises here just don't cut it. After falling headfirst off a trailer of hay at 16 and a bad car crash at 18 my spine was all over the place. Finding someone who could help realign me after decades of being wonky was a challenge. In the end a mixture of Alexander Technique, Rolfing and Shiatsu-like therapies are making a big difference, and running is getting easier and easier as my system gets more and more capable of being effortlessly upright in gravity.

Fantastic explanations and tips. I'm a barefoot runner, currently training for my first marathon (in vibram FiveFingers) this video really helped making those slight adjustments to my posture

@snuscaboose1942

2 жыл бұрын

How did you go? Be interesting to know if you still do barefoot running after 2 years.

Amazing; thanks for this one. I’m still transitioning, and I started walking with barefoot shoes and use them for everything, just the one pair, the primus lite III’s, but I’m now going to put running back into the mix. Thanks again.

Best explanation I've seen and I've watched at lot! thanks

amazing how'thinking good can'really be so far off ...and'that head'thing..is why neck hurts ? hooked'on that chance discovered vid.......and well done you...both inspiring ..thank'you..

Great video, this has changed my whole way of running and for the better!

It's real cool to be acquainted with natural movement again. Thanks for the video!

Ran a 10k race and one runner was actually running barefoot. We ran similar pace for a bit, so I got to observe his form. Amazing. No bounce, short strides, no wasted energy or motion. I didn't get to see him on the downhills, that would have been very instructive.

@Mataike Certainly. Although the same advice about the adjustment period applies. Tennis already puts alot of stress on the calves and foot muscles because of the sudden stop-and-go sprinting and jumping. Therefore you must first adjust yourself to the lack of support, although most will find the increased balance afforded by the natural use of your feet to be well worth the effort. I personally went with the Vibram FiveFingers but it's a matter of preference

Thank you so much for this master class.

Why is the cameraman so close during the drills. I cant see his whole body. Is he flat footed?

@CaptainVita

5 жыл бұрын

Hes using a Lens and its a small room. He cant move inside the wall but he could use a fisheye Lens but that would look weird.

@xXAnthony619Xx

4 жыл бұрын

@White Only How dare you Private White

For the longest time I thought it was good to run heel first I just started running and research on running and well I guess I've been running right my whole life!

This Video is great. Thanks much for it! - greets from Germany

Yes,barefoot running can be mastered quite easily.Homemade running sandals are great when I need some protection.Have not bought any running shoes for some years now.

@SmallSpoonBrigade

3 жыл бұрын

The main issues with barefoot running are slipping and stress fractions. It's somewhat unfortunate that he didn't mention that. It's not enough to have the right form with barefoot running, you also need to work up to it slowly as the bones and tissues need time to adjust. This is especially true if you're not a kid.

@eggrollsoup

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmallSpoonBrigade make sure to land at the 5th and 4th metatarsal heads before the 1st and second to prevent a stress fracture

This is rather ahead of it's time.

Thanks for this! Very helpful. Also, love the Daft Punk loop for the background music!

It is. While I was waiting for my BF shoes to arrive, I ran barefoot style with regular shoes. You simply avoid heel striking, maintain good posture and recruit your calves more. It is very good practice for building some amount of strength in your ankles/calves before you go all barefoot.

Best video. It’s helps me a lot. Thanks 🙏

Most helpful video on the subject matter!

6:50: - Are you ready for this? - Uhm here is the.... - You are ready

@ioan-cristiansimionov7533

3 жыл бұрын

"- Are you ready for this? - Now's the moment of truth. - You are ready!"

cont 2. During your transition period, continue running in your old shoes, but focus on a better aligned posture, midfoot strike directly under your hips, and a relatively quick foot tempo (45 right foot strikes per 30 sec). Add to your regular running some barefoot drills to improve posture (such as Saxby shows), 100-ups (walking and joggin in place variations), and ankle hops (such as Eric Orton demonstrates).

Very good video. Think I need to go out and buy a metal bar now for those warm ups!

I started reading a book called 'Born to Run' and came upon this video. I realize its 9 years old but the principles definitely hold true. I am flat-footed and was wondering if this video applies to everyone or if I need to take any special precautions due to my condition.

You get shinsplints not from the concrete but because when your foot heel strikes your anterior (front) tibial muscles have to keep your foot pointed up at an angle instead of slamming down on the ground, its basically like a lever, so when you are heal striking your constantly having to use those muscles that keep your foot from slamming, if you balance out your strike and you land with your forefoot you will be using way less anterior muscles (shin splints) and more posterior muscles (calves)

People buyinh this expensive "running barefoot" shoes with all these technologies to help you run properly, when all u need is to take your shoes off and run barefoot. Great job for showing us the simpler ways, thank u

Those squats are killing my quads. I do 2 sets of 5 reps of each and I get pretty sore the next day. Thought my legs were stronger than that. Great stuff. Really aligns the back and seems to help reduce head-foward posture.

(This video is a massive eye-opener for anyone wondering how to run. Saxby is excellent.) My only concern is regarding the Terra Plana trainers. If they mirror a foot's action while running, why do they curl up at the toe?

Never knew that and i've been ff striking for ages! Interesting to hear a scientific point of view

Excellent video. Thank you.

Are the squats and the squat jumps aimed with heels touching the ground with knees bent? Or only the balls of foot with the knees bent? Because it seems to me it's much more alligned with full foot contact on squats. Wish they didn't just show the upper portion during that part of the vid and was more clear on muscle placement

cont. It is ideal to EVENTUALLY transition to shoes with less drop from heel to toe. Having said that, I greatly improved my running form while wearing standard running shoes with roughly a 9mm heel to toe drop. Even with all that cushion, you can still tell what part of your foot strikes first and bears the majority of your weight.

Thank you for this great informations!

Pure gold Thanks

Very cool video. I learned a lot watching it! I run with Vibrams, but prefer complete barefoot!

Just when I was sure I knew it all... I am reminded of my extensive ignorance :) very useful video. I am really following up. Nice video.

Great Instructional Video!

great information! Makes so much sense.

Basically a guide to Chi-Running minus the fluff - great video!

Excellent explanation.

I converted to barefoot last yr- then had to take a break, but very interestingly when i returned to it I automatically started running in a FF strike without really thinking about it. I'm not a serious runner but the difference was quite profound.

My feet aren't totally flat, but always had to buy the "stability" shoe for pronation. They never worked for me, and they were expensive. My bunion would still hurt, my arches continued to fall, I had knee and hip problems. I switched to those five finger shoes last year and my feet and arches are stronger now. I don't need all that support anymore. My feet are being allowed to do what they were designed to do. Do take it easy the first few months though. It's a big change.

Thank you so much!!! This was very helpful.

Great Man, Great Video. From Poland with Love(or Russia).

This video makes me feel like levaing work right now and going for a run :)

@georgschmidt1252

3 жыл бұрын

Do it

Also one bit of advice the 'expert' failed to point out, is that the technique of foot striking forefoot to midfoot with emphasis on feeling as though a piece of string is tied to your spine and extending up through the top of your head continuing up towards the sky, and land with your foot striking as if someone is pulling thst piece of string taught upwards, which will help maintain your posture, and reduce impact of each foot striking the ground. It will feel like you are floating effortlessly when you finally get that technique perfected. I am a a trail, and road runner, and this technique helps also to prevent rolling over on your ankles.

I just got the NB Minimus 00 so that I can get a barefoot style running motion but still get to wear a shoe, and so far, I'm not sure if it's working after 1 2-mile run. I may get a camera and go on a treadmill to see, but maybe this is something that I'll have to develop. As for the posture, I hope this video helps as I've been getting short upper back pain when running after about 1.5 miles which makes me stop. Thanks.

Really enjoyed this, very interesting

What a great video! Thankyou!!!

I remember in middle school I was in cross country, and my feet were always hurt, until one day I discovered that I could land on the front of my foot and it’s so much softer of an impact. I thought to myself “holy shit have I’ve been running wrong my whole life?” and then, when I talk to other people about it, and nobody really knew anything to say. It did feel awkward to run like that, but it always made me feel better.

@selim423 Firstly, that's an urban running event. Feet were never designed to run on tarmac or concrete. These shoes are designed for a natural minimal barefoot like experience and are fairly new to the market. However check out the early athletic running shoes like the Asics mexico 66, it has a similar design, very minimalistic, flat thin sole. Only modern shoes with thick bricks of rubber attached to them to protect the feet from hard impact, but actually weaken our feet & therefore our body.

Good coaching ideas. One question... I see your student with a distinctive curvature in lower spine, ass-back and stomach-forward, meaning the pelvis has a significant anterior tilt. Isn't a horizontal (neutral) pelvis better for the spine (especially lower spine) when running? I do what I call "pelvis curls" to get the feel of it, standing straight and tall and repeatedly curling my pelvis up toward my chin using lower (20-40x).... then I curl continuously while walking for 5 mins, and then running. This has made a big reduction of pain in knees, interior hips, and lower back.... but it takes practice.

Great Video What about the downhill portion of the run. How are your heels protected?

Ótimo acessório para um treinamento de precisão.

Minimalist shoes reduce the amount of feedback you get from your feet by a ton. Even ones like Fivefingers which have extremely thin soles. Without full feedback from your feet you can't possibly know how to improve your technique. History has shown that people who try to learn barefoot technique in minimalist shoes (as opposed to barefoot) tend to develop stress fractures in their feet, because the minimalist shoes let them run with bad form.

This barefoot style of running is based on one of Mexico's indigenous tribes the Raramuri,they run long distances in simple huaraches or even simpler sandals that they themselves make. A lot of the Raramuri don't even speak Spanish but a lot of them are running marathons around the world and their winning. So the craze of running like the Raramuris has taken flight

I did a slow 10-15 min the first time and I pulled something in my calf (not a big runner, don't know if that makes it better or worse). I think it was 3-5 months before it felt natural. I have to switch to regular shoes in winter, but then I'm running a lot less so it didn't hurt, but my friend said she'd get shin splints and knee pains when she switched back. Everyone is different. But, yeah, I'm talking 10 min when you first transition. If you feel good, do more.

Show the speed the treadmill was at for both running with conventional and barefoot shoes. The faster you run the more likely you are to run on the front part of the foot like sprinters, the slower you run, the more likely you are to heel strike like when walking.

Great video!

Thanks, coach !

One of the biggest questions I have on this topic is this: When they say that "normal" running shoes have distorted our way of running into a hell-strike and that we're now suffering from the effects of this "wrong way" of running, why do we have to run with bare feet or with minimal running shoes to go back to the correct way of running? Is not not enough to do drills to run on the forefoot, while continuing to wear standard running shoes? Thanks for answering and thanks for the great vid!

Great advice

Very good video. I wish there were English subtitles, since the Transcribe Audio feature produces nonsense.

Yeah I actually always hated running, something just didn't feel right so I was always into bicycling and swimming instead. The Vibram's are really great and it doesn't feel awful when I run anymore. I now enjoy running when before I couldn't stand it the few times I attempted with my old shoes. While these shoes in this video are more "normal" looking and may be preferred by those who hit gym or public places there is no beating the Vibrams as far as how they feel when running.

Should you do the posture exercises with or without shoes on?

hello guys i been runniong barefoot for about to weeks, i ve always been in love with running, what i understand about the video and personally experienced it was the change on the impact where the heel is not the first to impact istead is used used the frontal part of the sole and then we gain in estas elasticity, and rythim keeping a straight position of the body is that right?, when i started it came very natural this change, than you

Excellent!

I like the background music. It makes me feel like im shopping in Meijers

@jalocin

3 жыл бұрын

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thanks, helped me a lot to understand

love this!