Evolution Running DVD Run Faster with Fewer Injuries
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Athletes in every sport except running devote enormous attention to perfecting even minute details of the movements they will be required to produce in competition. Running coaches just tell their athletes to run longer and harder. Runners, and their coaches, have basically ignored technique for years, assuming that their natural stride will give them efficiency and injury resistance. We have found that this simply is not the case. For the past decade, African runners have dominated distance running at its highest levels. Research on what makes these runners faster consistently demonstrates normal VO2 Max and lactate threshold levels for elite runners. Their height, weight, and limb-length ratios all fall into the normal category. Clearly and consistently, what sets the great African runners apart is that they are more efficient than their competitors, running faster without expending more energy. Experts in running economy agree that running barefoot through childhood contributes sig
Athletes in every sport except running devote enormous attention to perfecting even minute details of the movements they will be required to produce in competition. Running coaches just tell their athletes to run longer and harder. Runners, and their coaches, have basically ignored technique for years, assuming that their natural stride will give them efficiency and injury resistance. We have found that this simply is not the case. For the past decade, African runners have dominated distance running at its highest levels. Research on what makes these runners faster consistently demonstrates normal VO2 Max and lactate threshold levels for elite runners. Their height, weight, and limb-length ratios all fall into the normal category. Clearly and consistently, what sets the great African runners apart is that they are more efficient than their competitors, running faster without expending more energy. Experts in running economy agree that running barefoot through childhood contributes sig
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
-Very Good -- Not Great
The DVD explains the perfect running style.However, it's hard to change your running style on your own, by watching a presentation.The DVD does give some running drills (I would have liked more) and some tips.The information presented seems correct, but at times, it seems like an advertisement to hire them to coach you.If you buy the DVD, be sure to watch ALL of it (including the FAQ and problem solving in the extras sections) before you try to change your running style. Most people (including ... Read More
Rating: 
- Excellent Short Video with Actual Runners Demonstrating Running on the Forefoot with Drills
Excellent straight forward technical video explaining the forefoot running technique that explains why heel running is not only inefficient but contributes to injury by increasing shock loads on parts of the body that are ill equipped to deal with it. The over riding principal is that landing on the forefoot eliminates braking experienced by heel running and that forefoot running mimics barefoot running that is more natural and more conducive to the body's natural ability for shock absorption. Not an easy ... Read More
Rating: - You CAN do it
I would say that Joy didn't make one of her stupidest purchases ever. Rather, she did the stupidest thing possible by not making a gentle and smooth transition. It took me almost 3 years to pull it off.
First you just need to build up the small muscles in your feet. Just because you run a lot doesn't mean you have strong feet. Most runners actually have weak feet because they have nothing more than glorified pillows strapped to them. I started by going barefoot in the house all the time. Then ... Read More
Rating: 
- BEWARE - Causes plantars faciitis!!!
I give this DVD 1 star because Zero is not an option.I have been a runner for 15 years running an average of 70miles per week. This may sound like overtraining but I have only had one injury until now. Within 2 weeks of trying this running method I developed severe plantars faciitis in both feet.I have had it for 2 months now despite returning to my previous running form.The podiatrist has informed me that running on your forefoot is absolutly not for any distance running.He said it strains the ... Read More
Rating: - Great for all runners.
I've been running for years.I will run one day and then have to rest a day because of knee pain or ankle pain.This dvd shows the right way to run.A must have for anyone starting out or just wanting to improve their time.
-Very Good -- Not GreatThe DVD explains the perfect running style.However, it's hard to change your running style on your own, by watching a presentation.The DVD does give some running drills (I would have liked more) and some tips.The information presented seems correct, but at times, it seems like an advertisement to hire them to coach you.If you buy the DVD, be sure to watch ALL of it (including the FAQ and problem solving in the extras sections) before you try to change your running style. Most people (including ... Read More
- Excellent Short Video with Actual Runners Demonstrating Running on the Forefoot with DrillsExcellent straight forward technical video explaining the forefoot running technique that explains why heel running is not only inefficient but contributes to injury by increasing shock loads on parts of the body that are ill equipped to deal with it. The over riding principal is that landing on the forefoot eliminates braking experienced by heel running and that forefoot running mimics barefoot running that is more natural and more conducive to the body's natural ability for shock absorption. Not an easy ... Read More
- You CAN do itI would say that Joy didn't make one of her stupidest purchases ever. Rather, she did the stupidest thing possible by not making a gentle and smooth transition. It took me almost 3 years to pull it off.
First you just need to build up the small muscles in your feet. Just because you run a lot doesn't mean you have strong feet. Most runners actually have weak feet because they have nothing more than glorified pillows strapped to them. I started by going barefoot in the house all the time. Then ... Read More
- BEWARE - Causes plantars faciitis!!!I give this DVD 1 star because Zero is not an option.I have been a runner for 15 years running an average of 70miles per week. This may sound like overtraining but I have only had one injury until now. Within 2 weeks of trying this running method I developed severe plantars faciitis in both feet.I have had it for 2 months now despite returning to my previous running form.The podiatrist has informed me that running on your forefoot is absolutly not for any distance running.He said it strains the ... Read More
- Great for all runners.I've been running for years.I will run one day and then have to rest a day because of knee pain or ankle pain.This dvd shows the right way to run.A must have for anyone starting out or just wanting to improve their time.
