A brief video developed by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella in association with Northward Advance on the science and art of barefoot running and what he is trying to teach – a Barefoot Running Style.
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Wow! Nother great post!
https://www.reztronics.com/prod01.htm
Hi My next move into trails and running form is to start using the 180 strides per minute, as recommended.
I read somewhere that Jack Daniels ( Coach/Legend) and his wife observed all the WR’s from 3000 m to 42k
and in doing so found that all were on or v close to , 180 strides per minute.
I have this file in my computer – safe etc…. – and its easy to unzip the one you want …. 180 bpm…
Boring soundtrack
but should help me improve my form
cheers
rowey
melbourne
australia
I’m frustrated with trying to get the style down.
I have worked on this for almost 4 years. When I see pictures of myself running I’m heel striking and in my head I think I’m running barefoot style. UGH!
I’m now using Altra Lone Peak. I’m hoping this will help. As soon as we get some warmer weather I will start actual barefoot running on the local bike path. I’m hoping these will help.
Just wondering what other experiences have been with Minimalist shoes and foot bruising? I live in PA and some of the trails are pretty rocky. I love the gait and feel running in my Minumus or Five Fingers gives me, but when I unknowingly place my foot down to drap over a sharp rock, it hurts like a bugger! I had to take a couple months off in the fall from running the trails in them due to a bruised periosteum on my 2nd metatarsal. Am I just a wuss right now and my feet will eventually build up to it? I would seem like the ideal shoe for me would be minimalist design with a rockplate. Anyone know which shoe this would be?
Benjamin this is a great question for Dr. Cucuzzella. We will have him on again in a couple of weeks so we can ask him. Until then her are my 2 cents;
1. You are not a wuss
2. Shoe’s were built for a reason. Sharp rocks are one of the reasons.
3. Jackets were built for a reason. Cold weather is one of the reasons.
4. It is possible to develop stress fractures rather than the bruised metatarsal. So I agree with your comment above about finding the right shoe. Dr Cucuzzella’s online store has a HUGE selection. https://www.tworiverstreads.com/Default.asp
In fact, Faith Goss our podcast partner bought a pair and received a one on one consultation with a store shoe expert.
Hope this helps until we can ask Dr. Mark on a podcast.
Don
Yeah that would be interesting to hear. In reading through a few older posts around the forums, many people have similar issues as myself. Always nice to know your not alone.
Wow, great video…had to watch it again just make sure I picked up all of the tips!
Great to see Dr. Cucuzzella take a more “performance” approach to barefoot running style. Although Barefoot Ken Bob also some has some great tips and reminders to help effectively transition to a more efficient “barefoot style” running form–predominantly the bent knees and relaxed calves. Thanks again for posting!