# Running

## Techniques

* Natural running - Emphasis on a few set of core elements conducive to *good* technique.
* Pose running - Strong emphasis on running Pose with a forefoot strike pattern.
* Chi running - This running technique emphasises on breathing and mid-foot

  strike.

I do not think there's any particular technique universally applicable to runners of all shape and form. However, there are common elements which almost all these techniques promotes,

* High cadence with short strides
* Slight forward lean - although this is not too important. The important part

  is getting your body slightly forward or just underneath when you land on your

  forward strike.

## General advice

This is some advice which has worked for *me*. Everybody is different and you shouldn't take this advice as the last word and do your own research. Also following advice is from a perspective of a recreational runner who almost never does races!

* Start by running slowly. If starting after a long period of inactivity or

  starting recreational running for the first time, then even running as low as

  15 minutes is good enough.
* In the beginning aim for running short distances (or based on time), but aim

  to run consistently. Running 4 to 5 times a week would be a good target.
* For rest days, which are important, try to get some strength training based on

  especially targeting muscles you find weak. Your body aches would be a pretty

  good guide here!
* Slowly increase weekly mileage. I think early on consistency on how often you

  run is more important than mileage, unless you are specifically training for

  an event.

## Instructional videos

* [Principles of Natural Running with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo) - This is probably

  the best instructional video on *natural running* I've come across thus far.

  Also other videos in this channel are highly recommended [NaturalRunningCenter](https://www.youtube.com/user/NaturalRunningCenter).
* [Observations on good running technique with Olympian Victoria Mitchell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVH2qOwZd18) - This is also a pretty

  good video on elements of good running technique.
* [Back To The Future Of Running, Training Technique](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVxY8Wh8I90)

## Motivational Videos

* [Chris Erichsen - Mile Repeats - 2011 USA Olympic Marathon Trials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLKkx5yYZes) - Really nice form and

  just the ambience of the running video makes you want to go for a run, at

  least in my case!
* [Ben True - The Lone Wolf](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GYaOhue4B8)
* [Seb Coe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vb_m5THiPQ)
* [Ryan Hall - Training Day](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZGlH_paK9Y)

## Barefoot running

* [reddit - BarefootRunning](https://www.reddit.com/r/BarefootRunning/) is a

  good community to learn more on this topic.