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

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• ASIN: B000A7GEGW
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,176 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for., December 13, 2006

By	V. Messner (PA, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm just an average runner, and I'm ok with that. I will never experience what a 5 or even 6 minute mile will feel like. That's not a good or bad thing, it's just reality.

When I decided to study running form, I knew that I didn't want something too complex or too involved. I simply wanted an overview of running form with simple recommendations on becoming more efficient and avoiding injuries.

Evolution Running is the DVD I decided on, and it gave me exactly the kind of information I was looking for. I picked up some great tips on things like: stride length, vertical movement, uphill and downhill running, tempo, etc.

There is no DVD that will make one a champion runner overnight, but Evolution Running will give anyone some great concepts to ponder. The information I reveived from this DVD will certainly be put to good use and I'm really glad I chose it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Guide - Best Bang for the Buck on Running Technique, October 24, 2006

By	R. Levere "RL" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ken does a really great job of breaking down the basics; strike point, leg position, cadence, efficiency all in a simple format. The graphics used in the production leave a little bit to be desired but they convey the main points to support his philosophies on technique. The way he has broken down the efficiencies is easy to understand and when illustrated with some top national champion triathletes it becomes very obvious what the proper running technique looks like.

I have shaved minutes off my 5k times and now running with much less (none) pain.

I have recommended this to pretty much everyone I run with... especially those that show poor form.

If you want to gain more speed through efficiency and run with less pain drop the $30!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Marks, December 12, 2006

By	R. Marsili - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this video in hopes of finding some tips on running with less knee pain, and I'm glad I chose this one. I do triathlon's in the Clydesdale division and I've had knee pain from running workouts. After watching the video I ran 18 miles in three days with zero knee pain. I'm very happy with the purchase and recommend it for anyone who's looking for tips on reducing injury.