No, don’t let your heel touch the ground

I run to improve my cycling, which improves my running,

can u show how this looks on a steeper slope

This rings true having run my best 5k accidentally after a 50k training block, and feeling so excited, accidentally running my best 10k the next day - I would’ve never imagined this possible, but it speaks to the theme of this video!

Awesome tips, scary wardrobe 😂

this man likes running more than anyone

do you have a jumping workout video for trail runners

It so happens that my stride length at 175 steps per minute is 66 Cms ( about 2 feet) - BUT at that cadence and stride length I am a very slow runner.

I'm so tired of the altra superior... I'm thinking about moving to xero

Brilliant - thanks Eric! Been having increasing pain in my achilles as I've ramped up the running this past year and your video is the first thing that's directed me straight to my apparently really tight calf muscles - oof! Great advice, thank you!

69 year old runner in bakersfield Calif. Any advice on stride? Thanks! inspired by your videos.

Can i run an ultra marathon in these or will my feet get beat up from low padding? What do you recommend?

true torture

I don't over stride, not everyone does.

i thought u were going to give us some runs so we can decide our own zones

Super helpful!!

Nice explanation :)

The Xero Shoes are not wide enough for my flappers! I ended up getting their sandal and are running in that. I had a navicular stress fracture 6 months ago and it wasn’t until then I realized how much regular running shoes had weakened my feet. I had not paid attention to it for years because the regular running shoes masked all that. Finally getting stronger again but my shins are still taking a beating in the sandals. Your videos have helped immensely and by far the best running coach videos out there! And I love the nature views, one of the reasons I love my runs. Thanks Eric!

Great advice and will put these tips into practice!

whew glad i found this! super helpful. i've been eyeing a course (marathon) for next year in Utah that starts at 5500 and decends to 4500...and as a South-easterner/flat-lander from a super hot, humid climate, i've been researching ways to work out the altitude/elevation difference.. I know that the downhill will help a bit but i need to really train my legs for that. Fortunately i do have levees close by that i utilize for my "hill training" that are on the steep side. Sounds like i'm going to need to hit those hard during my training block. Also continuing to build overall strength and tweak my nutrition, as i know both were lacking in my first two marathons. Would you recommend swimming? I have found it did help my VO2 a bit when i was dabbling in short distance triathlons.

Awesome advice. Will do

Challenging me on all levels in a good way 🏃‍♀️🌲

Running barefoot for bear feet?

Coach, I’m reading BTR 2, and it’s extremely helpful. Do you think it matters whether beginners run on the treadmill versus the ground? Is there an advantage to running on the ground? Apologies if you’ve already addressed this somewhere.

Hey Coach, Hope you're having a great spring. How did you feel about the Norda 002 in comparison to these, which I know are your go to for a number of years now? Best, Craig

hi eric i want to ask what are the 8 HR zones ? thanks

Eric, what do you think of Altra and Topo in comparison to Xero?

Thanks for the video. I usually don't run. I take long walks, with some short running here and there, but mostly walking and hicking. I guess the scrambler low are the one to choose in my case, do you agree?

Incredibly helpful. Cheers Eric

Best online coach by far!

Awesome Eric. Thank you!

Is it bad to jump on a trampoline for runners?

Posting looking for thoughts on Inov8 G270v2 vs new Trailfly / Speeds vs Xero Scrambler Low. I tried V1 (tongue discomfort), the new Trailflies have stack and drop. Are cool shoes but very different for me. I have both on hand, coming from Mesa Trail as my preferred shoe. The MTII feels floppy in the foot and is proving a little too minimal lately. Scrambler on the way, maybe most excited about it.

Such good content and information. Thanks Eric (and Chris). I owe all my running, however mid it might be, to these guys.

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welp... looks like i have to start recording how I run.... because i don't know what i'm doing!

I'm totally lost with these 8 zones system. I'm following the book's program, but if I follow the times for G2 in the book, my heart rate goes up to 158 bpm. Needless to say, at 46, even being decently fit, it's definitely not aerobic. I don't huff or puff at all, I can actually talk in spaced sentences but still. So I don't know what to do. Either the chart is way off, or the One Mile Test returned the wrong result. I have no idea. Should I ignore heart rate altogether and stick to the chart's G2 times?

Thanks for the review. I'm researching before spending so much x

Hi Eric, I have a biiiig doubt. When I run in Gear 2 (following the table in the book), my heart rate goes way above Zone 2, so what should I do? Persevere in Gear 2 following the program or slow down to keep my heart rate in the aerobic zone? Thank you so much for all your videos

5:08 🤗🙌🏽🌻🌻🌻🌻 wise reminder

Ok to use a massage gun or is that overkill?

How often should athletes be doing the 1 mile diagnostic?

Doing great work sir! Appreciate you putting out these videos.

I was doing the rock lobster drill and i felt a small pop in my Achilles. I was bare foot and have been practicing my form and foot strike. Ive been running in altra shoes for a year and I have good flexibility in the calf and Achilles. Any ideas? And thanks for all that you do, I'm learning a ton!

I like this info!! 👍

i trained crossfit for years and then tried running hard, and my left foot keeps breaking down around 6 km in.. this is good info thank you

Hi, thanks for a great advice. But anyway - how should I properly "push the ground" ie "generate force to the ground"? What muscles (tendons) should work and how long in time should the pushoff phase last - should I try as short pushoff phase as possible or should it last longer to produce more force? And in what direction should I apply the force? Parallel to the ground to move forward or directly down?... And how hard should I produce the force? Because when there is too much force than the steps are more like a big jumps that are not so "fluent". And how to do it to have low vertical oscillation even when pushing hard? Thank you in advance for any answers.

Amazing! def gonna try. Iam naturally running more on my front part of feet, but longer runs make my calves tired over time and then my flat feet shows... my shine and knees hurt and i dont have the power to balance each foot strike. I think i was trying to outsmart it by different running technique but i will go work on this and go back to basics

"promosm"

I appretiate quick tips - simply for its concise form.