Brilliant! This is so much more useful than those thousands of videos of people trying to explain to you how to run correctly doing weird track-exercises. Thanks!
great video, i like that it was recorded at a slower pace. As mentioned in the beginning many technique videos show runners at fast speeds which is harder to relate to.
Running barefoot on grass is a great idea. Many more should do it. Some basic technique: 1. Be erect but not stiff in the upper body. 2. Slight lean forward, same angle in the lower body (ankle) as in the upper body. 3. High cadence, land under your body (midfoot/forefoot).
Wonderful running form, she is floating above the grass. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Regarding pelvis tilt, women by nature have a notable tilt in the pelvis(this ads to their beautiful forms) while men don't.
Yeah lately I've been cramping my back down and running very poorly this video helped me I think I just need to strengthen my core because the first 3 miles I feel comfortable but when I get to mile 4 5 or 6 my shoulders begin to hurt and my thighs feel like there moving side to side instead of moving forward
I'm so glad you mentioned the anterior pelvic position. It seems every warns against this "bad" position when really it's absolutely necessary to get glutes working. Thank you
+Mitesh Gosai Sorry man but not true. The glutes only retroflex the hip to about 30degrees. After that point you will need to lean forward or create the anterior pelvic tilt (which at that point comes from the erector spinae muscles). Also, with too much of an anterior pelvic tilt, the abdominals will be stretched and work way outside their optimum length causing a loss of structural integrity.
This is exactly how we ran 40 years ago. Amazing how long it takes for the world to catch up on great ideas. Barefoot running is the style of the original Olympians. It didn't fail then, so why should it be different now?
Why do the runners jump on the platform and hop into that puddle when running on the track? Is that to stay cool ? Or maybe its a timing thing ? Sorry if this is a stupid question lol....
A strong foot and ankle system. Today's athletic footwear? Point your toes while wearing any shoe. That resistance plus the numbing effect of foam or air costs 30% efficiency. Hill sprints will immediately improve running style. Carry a roll of coins in each hand to understand your mechanics.
its surprising that most run mechanics literature suggests arm swing shouldn't cross the midline and maintain minimal abduction or distance between hips & elbows in frontal plane, yet a great many elite runners have asymmetrical chicken wing type motions, such as this runners left arm - what r your thoughts Baz?
This is definitely something to strive for however it seems impossible to do without a quite high level of fitness start with. Any glute improving exercises you can recommend?
+drtisbeter The trick for me was relaxing first and foremost. Relax your feet when running so you're almost loosey goosey. That will engage the big muscles. Most people run rigid and stiff. This prevents the big muscles from doing their job well.
The footage at 1:58 is beautiful....in more ways than one! ;) Seriously, though, that segment is great for breaking down her form. Notice how high her feet are coming up on the back-stroke, even at that slow pace. For most runners, that doesn't feel natural, but it is one of the most important parts of developing good form. It's not so much that that particular aspect is the functional part of good form, but by kicking back so high, it affects every other aspect of ones form. Thanks for this vid! Great stuff!
Hi, thank you for the video, seems really interesting!! Though I now native english speaker and the caption text is not good enough in the key parts, can you please help us with some caption fixing in the slow motion parts explanation in the video? Thank you!
Thanks for making this video and stressing the importance of glutes muscles. Maybe later you can upload a vital glute muscle excercise. Maybe you have already done that... Just saying
I love this video! (right up there with Mark Cucuzzella's - ua-cam.com/video/zSIDRHUWlVo/v-deo.html) I've lost count how many times I've watched this - enough so I can play it my head while running. Very helpful! As Brian says, because Victoria is running at the sort of pace most mere mortals can relate to, you can gain a lot more from it than watching, say, Usain Bolt.
Finally some video of pro athlete who runs at human speed (slower than 4min/km) that really helps to understand correct technique. Thanks
Brilliant! This is so much more useful than those thousands of videos of people trying to explain to you how to run correctly doing weird track-exercises. Thanks!
No problem
This was immensely helpful ~ good form in running is often overlooked & your video highlights proper technique very nicely :) thank you!
Thank you for the feedback! Glad you found it helpful
great video, i like that it was recorded at a slower pace. As mentioned in the beginning many technique videos show runners at fast speeds which is harder to relate to.
***** good to know! Thank you!! :)
Running barefoot on grass is a great idea. Many more should do it.
Some basic technique:
1. Be erect but not stiff in the upper body.
2. Slight lean forward, same angle in the lower body (ankle) as in the upper body.
3. High cadence, land under your body (midfoot/forefoot).
Running on grass is good practice!
Wonderful running form, she is floating above the grass. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Regarding pelvis tilt, women by nature have a notable tilt in the pelvis(this ads to their beautiful forms) while men don't.
No worries, yes there is some glute exercises about: squats, bridging, lunges, dead lifts etc are all good - more to come.
Yeah lately I've been cramping my back down and running very poorly this video helped me I think I just need to strengthen my core because the first 3 miles I feel comfortable but when I get to mile 4 5 or 6 my shoulders begin to hurt and my thighs feel like there moving side to side instead of moving forward
Thank you for the insight
I'm so glad you mentioned the anterior pelvic position. It seems every warns against this "bad" position when really it's absolutely necessary to get glutes working. Thank you
+Mitesh Gosai Sorry man but not true. The glutes only retroflex the hip to about 30degrees. After that point you will need to lean forward or create the anterior pelvic tilt (which at that point comes from the erector spinae muscles). Also, with too much of an anterior pelvic tilt, the abdominals will be stretched and work way outside their optimum length causing a loss of structural integrity.
This is exactly how we ran 40 years ago. Amazing how long it takes for the world to catch up on great ideas. Barefoot running is the style of the original Olympians. It didn't fail then, so why should it be different now?
Bruce Duncan Feels really good on a soccer field in good grass too.
Why do the runners jump on the platform and hop into that puddle when running on the track? Is that to stay cool ? Or maybe its a timing thing ? Sorry if this is a stupid question lol....
A strong foot and ankle system. Today's athletic footwear? Point your toes while wearing any shoe. That resistance plus the numbing effect of foam or air costs 30% efficiency. Hill sprints will immediately improve running style. Carry a roll of coins in each hand to understand your mechanics.
its surprising that most run mechanics literature suggests arm swing shouldn't cross the midline and maintain minimal abduction or distance between hips & elbows in frontal plane, yet a great many elite runners have asymmetrical chicken wing type motions, such as this runners left arm - what r your thoughts Baz?
Thanks Andrew
i gotta try running without shoes
This is definitely something to strive for however it seems impossible to do without a quite high level of fitness start with.
Any glute improving exercises you can recommend?
+drtisbeter The trick for me was relaxing first and foremost. Relax your feet when running so you're almost loosey goosey. That will engage the big muscles. Most people run rigid and stiff. This prevents the big muscles from doing their job well.
The footage at 1:58 is beautiful....in more ways than one! ;) Seriously, though, that segment is great for breaking down her form. Notice how high her feet are coming up on the back-stroke, even at that slow pace. For most runners, that doesn't feel natural, but it is one of the most important parts of developing good form. It's not so much that that particular aspect is the functional part of good form, but by kicking back so high, it affects every other aspect of ones form. Thanks for this vid! Great stuff!
Wow, great mechanics on this woman. Watching this helped me on my distance runs.
What kind of shoes do Olympians use for marathons? Could you please provide a link? Thanks!
how to activate your glutes whilst running?
Hi, thank you for the video, seems really interesting!! Though I now native english speaker and the caption text is not good enough in the key parts, can you please help us with some caption fixing in the slow motion parts explanation in the video? Thank you!
Hi Julian, I've now added captions to the video to help you and other non-native English speakers with the narration in this video.
Thanks for making this video and stressing the importance of glutes muscles.
Maybe later you can upload a vital glute muscle excercise. Maybe you have already done that... Just saying
I love this video! (right up there with Mark Cucuzzella's - ua-cam.com/video/zSIDRHUWlVo/v-deo.html) I've lost count how many times I've watched this - enough so I can play it my head while running. Very helpful! As Brian says, because Victoria is running at the sort of pace most mere mortals can relate to, you can gain a lot more from it than watching, say, Usain Bolt.
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