Run Right with Newton Running

Thjeko Says:

Nov 23, 2009 - Why spend an awfull amount of money to buy a shoe that claims to do the job of the feet that we allready have? The heel of that shoe is way to high to land the foot in a natural way. If you want to benefit from muscle- and tendon elasticity capacity the heel needs room to lower to the ground to load the achillestendon and plantar fascia when weighted over support. Better increase your running skills and switch carefully to more minimalistic (light, flexible, low heeled, less expensive) shoes.

KrakenZero Says:

Nov 7, 2009 - yeah the shoe part was disgusting

ProfeTa6 Says:

Nov 6, 2009 - Running like they say might be a bit too much for the calfs and heels considering how much they stretch to keep the forefoot down and the heel up. During a competition you want your feet to keep off the ground as long as possible but during training sometimes relaxing your legs is just as important as doing tempo runs and without striking your heel to let your feet roll smoothly is fairly hard on the leg muscles.

AuGurc Says:

Nov 2, 2009 - wow great advice ... ... hmm is this video turning into a commercial ... ... :(

cornchild1 Says:

Oct 28, 2009 - I run in racing flats (adidas adizero mana), I've always trained and run in racing flats. most of the shoes these days are heavy and bulky as hell. Try a racing flat on a beach, you'll love it

migueltampa Says:

Oct 25, 2009 - gravity's forcing you backwards....Fail.

nil1230 Says:

Oct 18, 2009 - i have a friend he doesnt get tired..going uphill !!!

Edoss1 Says:

Oct 16, 2009 - Don't know if you figured out since then, but that just sounds like a stich that you can get in your shoulder. Try stretching and drinking more water throughout the day. If not, go see a phisio.

MsTeleological Says:

Oct 12, 2009 - so this is an ad too?meh... good advice :)

PKSlon Says:

Oct 8, 2009 - i have no idea who re talking about...=)

PollockQT Says:

Oct 8, 2009 - I also didn't know about people who actually respond long comments which they haven't read.I learned a lot today.

PKSlon Says:

Oct 8, 2009 - do u really think people read long comments??

PollockQT Says:

Oct 4, 2009 - when I was young a friend and I would use to outrun all the middle age guys we would encounter on the way just to piss them off.Then we would slow our pace to let the guy pass through us so that we could outrun him again 3 seconds later LOLMost of them would take it personally and we would puss them to their limit until they finally gave up lolBut then again, we were 16, and I don't know if we would be able to do it again so easily, but it was real fun LOL

negryanu1 Says:

Sep 19, 2009 - One thing that helped me relax my shoulders that I read, is to smile! :) Seriously, when u force yourself to smile your relax your muscles through your cheek, neck and shoulders. Hope this helps!

endgammer Says:

Sep 18, 2009 - Me too. I think that were are tightening up. I think thats when form starts to break down.

lamrof Says:

Sep 16, 2009 - Additionally, I played the game of soccer bare feet in a camp for a year. The grass field was not maintained, it was hard at first on my feet and knees but in time I got used to it. I was landing with my forefoot first and after I developed a thick callus I started landing in mid foot. Once i did that my speed increased.

lamrof Says:

Sep 16, 2009 - There is right way and wrong way of running, not only for ergonomic reasons but also for effectiveness. However not in this context. You cannot tell Kenenisa Bekele one of the most smooth and dominant and healthy runners to change his style for reasons mentioned here. That is all BS to me.

jlipin3 Says:

Sep 16, 2009 - I'm with you. It's just a development of running motion based on what you're trying to do. Ronaldo obviously needs to plant before he strikes a ball or makes a cut, so his feet are conditioned to feel the ground w/his heel first to stay in contact and on balance. A sprinter like Gay achieves maximum speed and maintains that w/an efficient, quick midfoot strike that keeps his legs cycling. Same w/Bolt. Same w/Michael Johnson.

jlipin3 Says:

Sep 16, 2009 - These shoes are built for distance. These people that run look like "running zombies."

malatakiraly88 Says:

Sep 12, 2009 - When I'm running, after 2-3kms my shoulder starts to hurt. Only the right one, and mostly at the part of my back. Why? What to do against it?

juliantb7777 Says:

Sep 7, 2009 - thats moonlight right?

TheDarkxc Says:

Sep 3, 2009 - I had those shoes for a while and they really hurt my for foot i think they need to be softer but thats just me

de97531 Says:

Sep 2, 2009 - If you want to start running with a mid-foot strike then there is going to be a transition phase where your calves have to build up strength. I'll never go back to heel striking, it just doesn't feel natural anymore. You've got some awesome times with the heel striking though, Idk.

mcmiljr Says:

Sep 1, 2009 - I'm a heel-striker, over-pronator. I've been running moderately for about four years now, and the pain in my left knee is really becoming a problem. This is no joke. Tomorrow I'll try landing more towards the front, with shorter strides.lamrof, I have to disagree with you. It's not simply a matter of preference or style. There is a right way and a wrong way. There really is.

lamrof Says:

Aug 26, 2009 - Sorry I don't buy. There are world beaters in all forms of landing. Haile Gebreselassie lands with his fore foot, Kenenisa Bekele lands with his mid foot, same with Bolt and Gay. Ronaldo, one of the best and fastest soccer players lands heel to toe. The best thing is to find shoes that accentuate your style. E.g if you land heel to toe find cushioned shoes and stiff in mid sole that will move the energy from back foot to front and help move you forward.