PERFECT RUNNING FORM - Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele Technique Breakdown

Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele are two of the greatest marathon runners of all time. Let's take a look at their individual running techniques to see how they differ as athletes, and what similarities in running form exist between them.
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[@bev9708]

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[@vincentaurelius2390]

I remember years ago thinking, this is the best running content on KZbin; why is this channel so small? Fast forward to today and yes, it is wonderful how it has grown!

[@bev9708]

@@vincentaurelius2390 Yes indeed!!

[@NoNameNoLastName]

Your videos are awesome,, I'm a big fan.

[@giodc8599]

Kipchoge is just an absolute machine. That form alone would save him precious seconds per kilometer. I am in awe.

[@jerrychanhly]

I think we've found out quite a bit. Kipchoge has put out more 1st place finish in the marathon than any man in history, whereas Bekele struggled with injuries later in his career. That says a lot.

[@rupert909]

it doesnt say much at all, it's a sample size of 2

[@randomguy2106]

But Berkeley has held more record and medals than Kipchoge

[@rezzbuilds8343]

Lots of guy just can't handle the mileage. Bekele is one of them. He's better suited for the 10k and 5k. Which he has dominated kipchoge in in their earlier years. Too injury prone to make the transition

[@wazzateh9518]

Is it possible that Bekele’s being prone to injury is due to the running mechanics that James pointed out in comparison to Kipchoge? Kipchoge makes it look effortless, which is the way I prefer to run instead of Bekele’s “power”. Maybe the “power” is really more exertion due to less efficient mechanics, and hence more wear and tear.

[@yankaitan8648]

@@wazzateh9518 theres no such thing as u prefer to run in that way. It comes down to the individual. If u make bekele run "efficient" its likely not gonna workout well

[@PatrickRyan147]

When Kipchoge is swinging his arm forward, his upper arm never comes forward past the vertical line at the side of his chest. I believe he's transferring that energy into increased stride length🤔

[@armchaircritic4178]

We had a runner with both attributes. RIP Kevin Kiptum.

[@rezzbuilds8343]

Bekele has the ultimate phenotype for the long distance running. His long legs and short body are such a cheat code. He just will never have the strength kipchoge does because he's too injury prone at theonger stuff.

[@wazzateh9518]

Is it possible that Bekele’s being prone to injury is due to the running mechanics that James pointed out in comparison to Kipchoge? Kipchoge makes it look effortless, which is the way I prefer to run instead of Bekele’s “power”. Maybe the “power” is really more exertion due to less efficient mechanics, and hence more wear and tear.

[@rezzbuilds8343]

@@wazzateh9518 yeah it's possible.

[@Averagebum21]

@@wazzateh9518 Height difference may have something to do with their difference in form. Most runners who emulate Kipchoge are probably around his height. Bekele is 165 cm. Someone such as I who is 162 cm would probably better emulate Bekele than Kipchoge as I do not have the limb length of Kipchoge. However, I believe even with similar height, each of us has our own unique way of running most efficiently, and that would also depend on pace, terrain, and fatigue levels of muscle groups.

[@Averagebum21]

+REZZ BUILDS I much prefer Bekele on the track and at cross-country. Marathon running doesn’t seem suitable for him, but he also may have other issues.

[@rezzbuilds8343]

@@Averagebum21 height doesn’t matter it’s ratios Usain Bolt is a prime example for running

[@ahmedsyed8975]

It's like Beethoven vs Mozart

[@kiprotichian3462]

Following

[@stayontrack]

Bekele has the superior form to me, unmatched leg swing

[@tbear4291]

Why don't you comment on Mohammed Farah?

[@mjowsey]

Interesting that both of the men are shorter than Radcliffe. Guess that means that one's height won't be a barrier to success!

[@randyevermore9323]

Being smaller (and lighter) is actually an advantage over the longer distances. Shorter levers require less energy to move than longer ones.

[@jonathankasule3341]

If you running with five finger shoes i suppose the mechanics change what do you think?

[@estherlule7049]

The shoes only give comfort and prevent injury.

[@jonathankasule3341]

@@estherlule7049 i use five finger shoes but i find the placement of each toe effective if you looking for health related intentions as in reflexology

[@harleyconnolly1159]

will this help basketball

[@milkxv]

bro what

[@FuckYoutube-wf1wh]

🤨

[@prabhakarmishra3588]

1:19 instead of head there is also one thing moving . Legend understand 😂☝️

[@broganweston8526]

I saw this the first time through and will never unsee it

[@IT_Farhan]

3:20 what shoes is that guy wearing? Looks like some kind of minimal/barefoot thing going on.

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

They look like socks!

[@WavehuntersSurf]

The combination of power and efficiency was Kelvin Kiptum, unfortunately he is RIP

[@FuckYoutube-wf1wh]

You are guilty