Forefoot running ?

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  • smarionette
    smarionette Posts: 260 Member
    This thread reminds me of this post on Nerd Fitness http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/04/05/underpants-gnomes/

    OP, it seems like you are gathering underpants. Seriously, get out there and try running and see what comes naturally, then work on applying technique.

    In that case you're mistaking an information gathering thread for one where someone simply can't start ;)

    Nope, it is about being hung up on the info gathering and not going forward. Right now, and this thread, is you being hung up on a technique to refine something you don't even do yet. It would be like someone asking about how to best swim a butterfly stroke without even knowing how to swim yet. You keep getting told to go run, you just haven't done it :). Step 1: Info gathering, Step 2: RUN, Step 3: Race day!

    Go run, it really is that simple. :drinker:
  • icrushit
    icrushit Posts: 773 Member
    This thread reminds me of this post on Nerd Fitness http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/04/05/underpants-gnomes/

    OP, it seems like you are gathering underpants. Seriously, get out there and try running and see what comes naturally, then work on applying technique.

    In that case you're mistaking an information gathering thread for one where someone simply can't start ;)

    Nope, it is about being hung up on the info gathering and not going forward. Right now, and this thread, is you being hung up on a technique to refine something you don't even do yet. It would be like someone asking about how to best swim a butterfly stroke without even knowing how to swim yet. You keep getting told to go run, you just haven't done it :). Step 1: Info gathering, Step 2: RUN, Step 3: Race day!

    Go run, it really is that simple. :drinker:

    Sorry then, you're simply reading too much into things. You just outlined what works best for you, good for you, but just realise others may do things best in different ways and may even have completely different goals and intentions.
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    1. Disregard anyone's shoe advice that doesn't include "get fitted at a dedicated running store"
    2. Work within your biomechanics - don't force anything
    3. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

    I wouldn't say that the dedicated running store is always infallible, but it's probably a good start. I would say to disregard any shoe advice that is too absolutely specific. You don't want to take my word for it that Merrell's are the absolute best shoe ever for everybody. I wouldn't claim that, anyway. I think they're the best shoe for ME, and that's as far as I'll go with it. I don't know that they're a bad shoe for you, either, and if you want to find out for yourself, I would totally recommend that you ask the local running store guys to let you try a pair! I couldn't find a store that carried them, so I ordered online. Zappos has free shipping and free return shipping in case you order the wrong size, or if the shoes are defective. You can't return them after wearing, though, like some running stores allow. I don't know if they ship to Ireland, though.
  • Curtruns
    Curtruns Posts: 510 Member
    Not many runners are forefoot runners......I wouldn't worry about it. Just get yourself a good book such as "Runner's World's Big Book of Running for Beginners" and it will answer your questions without a lot of the fluff you get on a message board. Additionally, don't worry about forefoot running. The studies indicate that most of us are not forefoot runners.

    http://www.runresearchjunkie.com/how-many-who-think-they-dont-heel-strike-actually-do/
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    i'm a larger runner and i only forefoot run when i'm running sprints. otherwise it's mainly midfoot. i only seem to do heel when i'm tired. for me, stride length has an impact too, the shorter my stride the more back on my heel i land.

    but like the others said, just go out and run and see what feels best. for me, mid-sole-ball of foot feels more natural and comfortable.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    1. Disregard anyone's shoe advice that doesn't include "get fitted at a dedicated running store"
    2. Work within your biomechanics - don't force anything
    3. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

    Yes, yes, yes--esp #2

    People can make a mistake by just arbitrarily adopting someone else's running form. It's much more important to run with a compact, controlled, relaxed stride than it is to focus on a specific foot plant location.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    Not many runners are forefoot runners......I wouldn't worry about it. Just get yourself a good book such as "Runner's World's Big Book of Running for Beginners" and it will answer your questions without a lot of the fluff you get on a message board. Additionally, don't worry about forefoot running. The studies indicate that most of us are not forefoot runners.

    http://www.runresearchjunkie.com/how-many-who-think-they-dont-heel-strike-actually-do/

    And a lot of "forefoot" runners may initially land on the forefoot, but they still may contact with the heel before toe off.

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