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Table of Contents

01. Introduction

02. Minimalist Shoes And The Natural Running Movement – What Are They And Why Do We Care?
By Chris Reis and Bob Roncker

03. The Running Spot View on Minimalist Footwear: “Is it right for you?”
By Joe Brinkmann

04 Smooth Running:
A Guide to Improved Running Form
or
How To Run Better

Developed and Presented by Bob Roncker

05 Much Ado About Minimalism: The Science and Practice of Reducing Your Running Shoes
By Richard A. Lovett
As featured in the April 2010 issue of Running Times Magazine

06 A Short List of Running and Walking Form Comments
By Bob Roncker

07 Study Reports That Shorter Strides Can Have Many Benefits
University of Wisconsin

08 Natural Running Form

09 Maximizing Stride Length and Rate

10 Breathing Patterns While Running

11 Running Form Videos

12 Common Form Problems and Solutions

13 Improving Strength and Flexibility

14 Basic Barefoot Training
By Walt Reynolds

15 Basic Barefoot Training Videos
By Walt Reynolds

16 Three Key Approaches to Improve Running Form

17 Drills To Improve Your Running Mechanics
By Danny Abshire, co-founder, Newton Running

18 Achilles Tendonitis Treatment
By Owen Anderson

19 Protecting the Hamstrings
By Walt Reynolds

20 Protecting the Calf Muscles
By Walt Reynolds


16. Three Key Approaches to Improve Running Form

1. Deal with specific inhibiting issues

2. Become a better overall athlete through:

  • Drills

www.runningtimes.com/magilldrill

  • Regular running at faster than race pace
  • Core strengthening
  • Short hill sprints

3. Work on improving specific parts of your form while running:

  • For a short period of time (100 meters), focus on one aspect of your running.  Periodically check different elements of your running.
  • Podcast of Running Form Fixes with Jerry Rasmussen, coach of Angela Bizzarri (3 time NCAA champion; Mason H.S. and Illinois U. graduate).

www.runningtimes.com/jul10




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