blog partly with thanks to ChatGPT

“Natural running” refers to the concept of running in a way that closely aligns with the body’s natural biomechanics and movement patterns. The idea is to mimic the way humans would run barefoot or in minimal footwear, which is believed to reduce the risk of injury and enhance performance.

Key principles of natural running include:

1. Forefoot or Midfoot Strike: Instead of landing on the heel, natural running encourages landing on the midfoot or forefoot, which is believed to absorb shock more efficiently and reduce stress on the joints.
2. Shorter Stride Length: Natural running typically involves shorter strides, which can help reduce impact forces and promote a more efficient running form.
3. Increased Cadence: A higher cadence (number of steps per minute) is often associated with natural running. This can help improve running efficiency and reduce the risk of overstriding.
4. Minimalist Footwear: Many proponents of natural running advocate for using minimalist footwear or running barefoot to allow for greater proprioception and a more natural foot movement.
5. Listening to the Body: Natural running emphasizes listening to the body’s cues and running in a way that feels comfortable and efficient for the individual.

Advocates of natural running argue that it can lead to a more enjoyable and sustainable running experience, with reduced risk of common injuries such as shin splints, knee pain, and stress fractures. However, it’s important to note that transitioning to a natural running style should be done gradually to allow the body to adapt to the changes in form and biomechanics.

No ChatGPT

To be honest, a nice way to describe the concept. And of course the key element is running in minimalistic footwaer such as #newtonrunning ( newtonrunning.eu, newtonrunning.com) , #altrarunning, #vivobarefoot, #merrell, #vibram5fingers and others to feel more closely to your body. Adapting your stride, way of movement, overal running gate will make you perform at a higher level with the right race footwaer.

#stride length for me as coach is the lifting of your leg when going forward, that will be shorter or less high. The key is the pushing of with the latter leg (#pushingoflength). I notice that running according the concept optimizes your running technique and helps you jumping (pushing of) further when taking a stride, rather then pulling your legs up.

The use of our body of mass ( #gravity) plays an important role in the pushing of. I will be talking on instagram (@footroomsrunning) about the human spring and gravity the upcoming weeks.

Coach