Introduction to Running Technique
Ignore the Somax advertising (and the Sub 2 Hour Marathon claim) but the video is good for an introduction: Link (roll over me to see where I go)Gordon Pirie "Running Fast Injury Free": Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Seb Coe on Running Technique/Style: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Studies on African Runners
Slide show: Link (roll over me to see where I go)Article on improving performance from observational studies on Africans: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Effects of environmental on performance:Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Caucasian vs African: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Out of Africa: Endurance Training Link (roll over me to see where I go) a four part video series looking at why the Africans are so good
Studies on Techniques and Running Biomechanics
Dr Nicholas Romanov's Eccentric Knee Study abbreviated study: Link (roll over me to see where I go) or here Link (roll over me to see where I go)Full study: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Contact time and length on speed: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Dr Ross Tucker's Study on foot strike: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Other articles by Ross Tucker: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Can running technique be taught: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Biomechanics of Foot Strikes & Applications to Running Barefoot or in Minimal Footwear: Link (roll over me to see where I go) (a research website with the aim of providing "evidence-based resource" for running biomechanics)
The Biomechanics of Maximal Velocity Sprinting (5 part video series by UKA Coach Jon Goodwin): Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Other Stuff
Chris McDougall's running experience with the Mexican Indian Tribe in brief: Link (roll over me to see where I go)Barefoot running:
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Factors
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Benefits of shoes or really less shoes: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Factors Affecting Running Economy in Trained Distance Runners: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Alexander Technique: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Improve without specific technique training: Link (roll over me to see where I go) or read Gordon Pirie - see link above
Two pdf's from Arthur Lydiard Link (roll over me to see where I go) , Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Learning From the Past, training through the ages: Link (roll over me to see where I go) (looks at training in the past, some coaches looked at technique, others didn't. Its a good read to see the different training methods that were used)
Eastern Practices
Simplified look at Tai Chi (or Taiji) Principles: Link (roll over me to see where I go)Or of course wikipedia: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Simplified look at Yoga principles: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Threads
Discussions on Chi: Link (roll over me to see where I go)Vid examples: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Discussions on Pose: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Vid example: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Original Technique Discussion Thread: Link (roll over me to see where I go)
Timeline of current Running Techniques taught
Websites have been specified - expect to part money
1997 Pose - Dr Njcholas Romanov (pHD in biomechanics/Olympic coach) -Link (roll over me to see where I go)
1999 Chi - Danny Drefer (Chi student and runner) - Link (roll over me to see where I go)
2005: Evolution Running - Ken Mierke (coach) - Link (roll over me to see where I go)
2005: BK Method - Frans Bosch (coach) - Link (roll over me to see where I go)
2006 Good Form Running - Grant Robinson (Former Olympic Athlete) - Link (roll over me to see where I go)