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Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Drops the Knowledge Bomb on the Nation[ 1:05:04 ]Play NowPlay in Popup | Download (7458)
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You may never lace up a pair of shoes the same after you listen to this podcast. Disclaimer: This podcast may be hazardous to the health of your traditional running shoe, orthotics and even your socks. Runners proceed with extreme caution.
One of the best interviews I’ve ever heard. I’ve listened to Dr. Cucuzzella before, but you guys really hit the nail on the head this time. Great job and PLEASE bring him back for another round!!
I spent hours browsing the site and downloading the studies he has linked there. For a change, my internet time was not a waste! Great information and resource center. I’d love to attend one of his weekly seminars at the store.
I’m pretty sure this was the best running podcast I’ve ever heard. It answered so many of my questions..including some I didn’t know I had..and provided explanations for many of my experiences with injuries and shoes. The doctor’s explanation of the reason behind the 180 cadence was particularly helpful. Thanks.
Loved the podcast. In it, you mentioned a video in which Mark was featured, along with 2 others, possibly from a marathon. I believe you said it was slowed way down to see their different forms. I can’t seem to find it on http://naturalrunningcenter.com. Can you point me to it?
I want Dr. Mark’s and everyone else’s take on how to run downhill in minimalist shoes or even barefoot. it’s soooo much easier to heal strike while going downhill that I have chosen shoes that will allow me to do it on the downhills. Any Ideas???
Rand, yeah it’s “easier” but not efficient – by heel striking you’re slowing yourself down and will be in a leaning-back position. The steeper the hill it may be hard not to heel strike somewhat at first, but start with a gradual slope. I run barefoot on some pretty steep hills on the roads and don’t have any problems; though it takes time your body quickly adjusts.
Rand, forefoot striking downhill seems to give me more stability as well. Since I have a tendency to roll my ankle, this greatly reduces my risk of rolling, even though I am going a bit faster than if I were heel striking.
I’m not a fast running, more like a just keep on going type. Tried the 180 cadence to see and holy cripes. Fast, very fast. But I could not hold it for very long, only a mile or so. I suppose keep on training it and see. It did feel great, but I seemed to get winded after a mile of the pace. Legs felt good though.
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You may never lace up a pair of shoes the same after you listen to this podcast. Disclaimer: This podcast may be hazardous to the health of your traditional running shoe, orthotics and even your socks. Runners proceed with extreme caution.
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Drops the Knowledge Bomb on the Nation [ 1:05:04 ] 
Tim Smith
Big points to Dr. Cucuzzella for the Ctrl+Alt+Delete analogy! Awesome.
Shelly L
One of the best interviews I’ve ever heard. I’ve listened to Dr. Cucuzzella before, but you guys really hit the nail on the head this time. Great job and PLEASE bring him back for another round!!
Don Freeman
Shelly L I learned so much from talking with Dr. Cucuzella. The naturalrunningcenter.com web site is amazing too.
Shelly L
I spent hours browsing the site and downloading the studies he has linked there. For a change, my internet time was not a waste! Great information and resource center. I’d love to attend one of his weekly seminars at the store.
Kristina
I’m pretty sure this was the best running podcast I’ve ever heard. It answered so many of my questions..including some I didn’t know I had..and provided explanations for many of my experiences with injuries and shoes. The doctor’s explanation of the reason behind the 180 cadence was particularly helpful. Thanks.
Scott Warr
Kristina,
Have you tried the 180 cadence yet????? WOW, I found it very difficult to keep up. What were your experiences?
Rowey
Ditto to all the comments above….. an hour VERY well spent…………
cheers
rowey62
australia
Steve Goldman
Loved the podcast. In it, you mentioned a video in which Mark was featured, along with 2 others, possibly from a marathon. I believe you said it was slowed way down to see their different forms. I can’t seem to find it on http://naturalrunningcenter.com. Can you point me to it?
Scott Warr
Thanks for the nice comment, Steve. Here is the link to the video: http://vimeo.com/14844544
Steve Goldman
Awesome, thanks for the links Scott!
Scott Warr
Another Mark Cucuzzella web site that has a bunch of cool videos is: http://www.trtreads.org/Videos_TLPH.html.
Ian B
LOVE my trail gloves. This whole podcast just reaffirmed everything I’ve been doing.
JasonM
Does anyone know where the video is that Dr. Mark referenced regarding Achilles tendinitis?
JasonM
Found it. http://sock-doc.com/2011/03/achilles-tendonitis/
Rand
I want Dr. Mark’s and everyone else’s take on how to run downhill in minimalist shoes or even barefoot. it’s soooo much easier to heal strike while going downhill that I have chosen shoes that will allow me to do it on the downhills. Any Ideas???
Dr. Gangemi
Rand, yeah it’s “easier” but not efficient – by heel striking you’re slowing yourself down and will be in a leaning-back position. The steeper the hill it may be hard not to heel strike somewhat at first, but start with a gradual slope. I run barefoot on some pretty steep hills on the roads and don’t have any problems; though it takes time your body quickly adjusts.
Mitch Hendrickson
Rand, forefoot striking downhill seems to give me more stability as well. Since I have a tendency to roll my ankle, this greatly reduces my risk of rolling, even though I am going a bit faster than if I were heel striking.
My $.02
Andrew
I’m not a fast running, more like a just keep on going type. Tried the 180 cadence to see and holy cripes. Fast, very fast. But I could not hold it for very long, only a mile or so. I suppose keep on training it and see. It did feel great, but I seemed to get winded after a mile of the pace. Legs felt good though.