Track and Field Toolbox

Running Technique : Fore Foot Strike

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The proper running mechanics are essential in order to maximize the efficiency of your stride and to reduce the chance of injury. Running properly makes you faster and also allows you to train regularly by not having to modify your workout schedule due to injury.

In the video clip below Coach Eric Orton, author of The Cool Impossible guides your through some critical aspects of the running mechanics. It his belief that a fore foot strike is the single most important aspect of proper running mechanics. In the clip he use slow motion video to illustrate the fore foot strike, stance leg stabilization and knee drive. He emphasizes how important it to absorb the force of the strike from the big toe, to the ankle, to the knee and finally the hip to provide the appropriate stabilization and power necessary to provide propel you forward. He also offers a few drills to help you “feel” the proper form.

For more information form Coach Orton click on the link Running With Eric

The YouTube video has sound, so please make sure that your sound is turned on.


Running Efficiency: Using Technology

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There is a lot of science involved in training distance runners. Understanding human anatomy and physiology is at the core of training distance runners. In addition, understanding basic physics can help to make a runners gait more efficient.

The clip below is from the 2011 National Distance Running Summit. In the video well renowned distance coach Bill Leach discusses running efficiency and how to use video and mobile apps to help improve the efficiency of your runners.

For more information about the DVD that this lecture came from click the link 2011 National Distance Running Summit

The YouTube video has sound,so please make sure that your sound is turned on and that you have access to the site. (some schools block access to YouTube)