I can respect a man who sets up in the road to make a 9 minute video with his back to oncoming traffic. Nerves of steel

Thank you for your videos. I’ve been running steadily since 1969. Five day a week runner and turn out to be pretty good miles. Last year I got sick and both of my lungs collapsed. While in the coma, induced, I had two strokes. A few months later when I came to I couldn’t even remember how to walk. I thought it was because I am lost so much weight and atrophy and sat in. Physical therapy at the hospital, I was able, after a while, to begin walking. It was very hard at the beginning, I Felt disillusioned and just down. When I got home, after six months in the hospital, I would take long walks with a physical therapist. One day I thought I’m going to just run three steps, no more, three steps, just to feel the wind in my face. I knew I wasn’t ready to run but I wanted to do three steps. I literally did not know how to run. Not even a guess. I am told that all the minor strokes they tweak the brain. I lost all knowledge of running. I knew I had been a runner but I no longer knew how to run. I tried and tried. nothing worked. I would pound the pavement and pound the pavement even rattling my teeth. I couldn’t figure it out. I felt broken. Running had always been good medicine for mental health. I finally went to KZfaq and I saw your channel. I just want you to know everything I do today has come from your videos. The videos taught me how to strike the deck, body posture, hips forward and swinging my arms I’m finally standing tall. So, I must say that everything I do today referencing my Running has come from your videos. My breathing and my endurance still have a long ways to go as I lost the use of both lungs as they collapsed from pneumonia last year

What would be really helpful (for new runners) would be for one of you guys to post a slo-mo movie of correct running postures in action. You all demonstrate cadence/footfall/alignment by standing stationery. I need to see the correct posture in action but played back slowly so I can really focus on it and learn from it. Is this possible? Thanks for all your helpful advice. Love your channel. X

Omg the difference!! It turns out I was running on my toes the whole time!! My calf pain has gone!! I tried running on my toes again out of curiosity the other day and it felt so uncomfortable and odd I have no idea how I was doing it!! Thankyou!!

- Keep body straight (imagine a line from head to feet) and imagine moving forward with your hips - Focus on your arm swings (one arm swing per step) - actively lift your feet up (pull them up from the hip)

I just started running and I have been trying to understand form. I watched a lot of videos today but yours was the best explanation for me. Thanks.

OMGoodness!!!! I have been trying to run since college... and failing every time because of the stupid shin splints! I have been working out regularly for a month now and jogging has been the bane of my workout! I just jogged around the hotel I am staying at, and the splints have been cut in half AT LEAST! Thank you for teaching me how to run!

The best explanation about heel striking I've heard to date. Fabulous work!

Excellent explanation regarding hip mobility!! This was so helpful

Amazing channel. I just spent the last 45 minutes devouring your running videos. I've been running for a few years but know that I have much to improve on. Your videos are just what I need!

This has to be one of the best videos on running form I’ve seen so far. Great tips.

Thank you for this video. You explained everything clearly. God bless

Thanks for the advice. Cheers from Switzerland

Another great video with lots of useful info. I'm learning lots from you guys. Thanks!

I think my bad running form is why my knees hurt after running for a few days in a row. I feel like I learned a lot here. Pretty sure I was heel striking WAY too much. Thanks!

Nate, more video of what that foot strike should look like would be good. Some slo mo of a good foot strike would be perfect.

I used to run with a heel strike. then I was told to run on my toes. I ended getting a case of planter fasciitis. So I automatically had to run mid foot strike. great series of videos

This was amazing. I've been helping a friend getting back to running and you've helped me explain some of what I was trying to get across.

Thank you so much…once I checked my form and lifted heel with faster cadence…I could barely feel my sore right calf!! I ran the last 3 miles of a ten miler really fluid! I’m training on my own for upcoming half marathon in a week and now feeling better prepared! Excellent explanation of technique!

I am currently watching a lot videos on how to run properly and as I observed yours is one the best and is really easy to understand. Thank You.

Love your channel. I got very valuable information from your videos. I wish you way more subscribers and views.

I've been watching a heap of running technique videos and this one has been the most informative so far! I'll be binge watching all of your content now 😅

great explanation!

I came to "front foot running" naturally because of low-back pain (L4-L5 & L5-S1); the heel strikes were too much. It looks silly, but this type of walking also helps prevent low-back pain if you are in tune with hip/shoulder & core muscles.

Nate - This this channel has been very helpful for me. I am running my first half marathon in July and then a full marathon in November (NYC Marathon!). From a cardio perspective I feel like I can handle long distances. The problem I have is that my muscles tend to give up after mile 8. This channel has helped me identify the causes of my problems and come up with solutions to improve strength, balance and nutrition.Keep up the great work!

Your techniques have helped me become a better runner. Ty

Wow why can’t anyone explain it as simple and straight to the point as you

Awesome video! You guys are helping me improve my running so much!

omg!! thank you, literally just helped me with my son. God bless you thank you!!

Very useful and informative! Thank you very much!

I really like your videos. Lots of substance and technical details. Something to attach to. The text that appears to reinforce the key idea is good. No flash or trash or clickbait. Keep it up please!

Great tips!! Thank you!!

Thanks for the great series of videos! Terrific info for beginners and reminders / corrections for experienced runners

Glad to know that the way I run (forefoot with heels barely every touching the ground) is an actual running technique, I always felt stupid doing it but every other way was so much more uncomfortable/exerting

Damn he definitely caught me slouching while watching the video 😂. Nice and tall, a simple but much needed reminder. Thank you!

Great explanation. Thanks!

one of the most useful running tips

best run coaches. thank you!!!

Best explanation I’ve found on proper running posture and foot strike on KZfaq! I’m going to try everything you recommended! Thanks so much! New subscriber!

Your a genius my friend.

Really informative. Great for everyday novice runners. Thanks 👍

Had my mom video my running today and I was so disappointed by my form I hadn't realized how poor it was although your video gives me a bit more hope. I'm glad to know that I don't have an extreme heel strike but my foot flies out too far out front. I'm gonna work on driving my feet farther back and picking them up more. Thank you so much, thought I was going to have to get professional help for my form but it turns out I just need to tweak it a bit.

Great explanation! Thank you. Best video I’ve watched on running thus far!

Really nicely explained! Thanks a lot for the video

New to the running, had been on and off, but now training and aiming for 3 days a week and this video was great to watch!! Thank you!!! 👟🏃

Thanks for the great explanation!

The best channel to achieve proper running technique!

Great explanations, thank you!

Absolutely amazing info!!

Thank you very much, I understood some small mistakes of mine and the reason of some soreness in my muscles and joints. You are a wonderful person bro.

Thanks for all of your videos and information!

Awesome video and information! Thank you.

Great explanations! Thanks you a lot!!

This makes so much sense! Thanks!

Wonderful lesson. I will now make a right run. I didnt know I was making a heel strike! thanks.

thank you Nate! Great advice as always!

Your videos are very informative and helpful ..I would love to see more in action/demonstration videos to complement these theoretical aspects.. great work! :D

Very informative, concise and applicable. Thanks

Have always run with a heel strike, get pain in my ankle right around 15k into a run. Last run I did I focused on a more midfoot/forefoot action and the pain was non existent. Just hope the years of heel striking haven’t turned my joints into dust!! Great tips for all types of runner here.

Great tips, very well explained and easy to apply. Thanks very much!

This was one of the most informative video! Thank you!

thanks for such cohesive and concise information on running technique!! these lessons have made a great impact on my running journey.

Beautifully explained!

Thank you! Helped me alot!

Thanks for This video, I am getting back out there after years off due to acl and miniscus tear and surgery. Great info, kinda forgot about how important the arms are!

Really informative. Outstanding video.

Great explanation. Seriously appreciate it.

That's some explanation!!One of the best videos on the topic across KZfaq!! Great!! I can't thank you enough!! ✌️✌️

I need this!!!! Thanksss for the vid!

Ha! I was recently told that I "look like a runner" because my posture is apparently very good. I'm new at this and binging your videos...!

Thank you for coaching tips.

Loved your video! You hit a lot good point. Thank you.

great video thank you!

Thanks great tips

Thank you for sharing this information. New at this at 62, so appreciate all information so I can have true success.

I took your advice from another video about neutralizing the pelvic and my runs are that much more comfortable and I’m extending my runs. Run as if there’s a rope around your waist leading you really helps maintain proper posture. And yes, build the core!

The cameraman dirty for making him squat the whole time 😂😂

Helpful video. I'm trying to return to running after 4 ACL replacements and now arthritic knees. I'm losing the weight to make it easier on the knees, but my legs seem to have forgotten how to run (the muscle memory has memory loss). This information is very helpful. Thank you.

Brilliant video, thanks. So in a nut shell, kinda, if you focus on getting all of the upper body area aligned as you've instructed to create the perfect 'whip', how your feet land is how you are meant to run at that point. You change with the terrain and that's okay, just keep focused on the alignment. That's really great. I used your breathing and arm swinging technique from another video on the Park Run this morning, and I could just feel myself getting so much faster and stronger, and I beat my PB. Can't wait to put your other techniques to the test. ✊

Thank you for your sharings..Please keep posting..

Thank you so much for this.!

I love your series!! Great job very helpful to this beginner!!

this was awesome! very well explained...gonna run now, thank you!

Excellent video! TY

This is awesome! thank you for inspiring me

I have double scoliosis, and when I jog, I feel that other people are jogging/running lightly, and so much more easily than me. I cannot get my toes to touch the ground first, it's phisically impossible for me, and even if I try, I look like a ballerina and feels like I'm running in place. I've always known that posture is important, and all that shoulders-spine-hips line, but no one talks much about it. I am very grateful you did, thank you!

I liked the confidence with which he was talking. Made me want to listen to him.

Thanks, nice work!

Learning a lot from your videos! Watching in Micronesia

The best foot strike video ever.

I'll try it tomorrow

OUTSTANDING...do not change anything!!!

I think the reason I got really bad shin splints before was because I have a habit of running on my toes almost, not really putting the heels down for longer distance. Its really hard to change it but I'm trying!

Brilliant. Really helpful thank you

Thanks for this video..

Thanks for your video!

Glad I found your video. I have high hamstring tendonitis and sore knees and I think its from heel running. As i run longer distances the pain gets worse so I have changed that now.

4:59 (- 5:00) turn up the volume, listen closely

Wonderful video , it's helpful