7 Secrets to Running Without Injuries from Head to Toe

7 Secrets to Running Without Injuries from Head to Toe

Bob and Brad reveal their secrets to staying active with running and preventing injuries along the way.

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[floydefisher]

The most important things I've learned to minimize injury.


1. Learn proper running mechanics. It goes by different names (pose running, chi running, good from running, forefoot running, and probably a lot of other names)...but it works. I stomped out knee pain learning proper mechanics, so I speak from experience.


2. Use an hr monitor to keep yourself from over training on your long runs (there is a reason they are called big slow runs). Max hr should never exceed 180 - your age (there are a few exceptions).


3. Running shoes: I highly recommend starting with the Brooks Mach 18 spikeless (these particular shoes will help teach you proper running mechanics), and as you become proficient, then move to whatever you wish to wear. Bob and Brad should do a review on these shoes, they might be surprised as to what they find out.

[patrickduggan]

Jump cuts I see? Efficient, I like it! Man I hope your channel gets as big as it deserves to.

[AutoMotivate]

Nice! New runner here. Definitely learned a thing or two

[LocalRagamuffin]

Great video. Just recently discovered you guys. I’m 25 and and in good health, but my chronically cracking knees have begun to hurt and it scares me. But your content is giving me the confidence to educate and implement healthy techniques! Thank you!

[samanthac]

Born to Run is excellent - one of my favorites!! So helpful. Thank you for discussing it!

[guesswho]

Can you please please make a video about Morton’s Neuroma or any other issue with feet and all the types of injurious feet can get? I’m dying with this pain between my third and fourth toe. I’m not even thirty and I have to limp sometimes or give up exercises that use feet ( which is a lot) or my pretty footwear. Please help!!

[stillustus]

I was just thinking about this yesterday!!

[everbetter]

11:25 If you go down one side (e.g. high side/crown of road on right) and come back down the other side, the high side will be on the same side. You want to go down one side and back on that same side to vary the slant.

[adoraleonard]

This was great! Im dealing with a torn meniscus and need all the help I can get to get back to running after having been away for too long. Never thought about my foot strike before, myb contributed to how I ended up in this shape😕 but I will be learning a new way thanks to you guys!

[nasirmaqbool]

Bob and Brad, A video on brisk walking will be very much appreciated by brisk walkers like me.

[tiarnan]

I'm just about to start running again (been doing long, fast walks for the last two weeks to get some weight off first ) and this came in my inbox...niiiice!!

[thisGuy]

I have a strained hamstring, would transitioning into a forefoot runner alleviate future strains?

[gymnasticlife]

Bob and Brad ~ been a big fan since a shoulder injury this past January that doctors could not diagnose... in my opinion of course! Anyway, did u know... as someone who was trained in tap and jazz for 14 years we are forefoot walkers..?? The first thing we were trained to do was always be on the ball of your foot at all times!!! I never outgrew this and catch myself often walking like this as an adult... what can this cause in my back?? I have tons of issues!!

[johntait]

Again, very good advice gentlemen. Stretching and fore-foot running are essential..!! ;-)

[brandi]

To add to this, when it comes to shoes - you want to identify your arch type. Best way to learn how is to Google "how to find your arch type" and you should find instructional videos. It's really quite easy.

Another thing you want to take notice of is where you wear your shoes down first. Some people over pronate which wears down the inner part of the shoe along the arches. Other people supinate, which wears down the shoe on the outside part of the foot first. Identifying your arch type and where your feet roll when you walk (neutral, overpronate or supinate) is an important part of buying the proper shoe to properly support your feet.

[chilling]

I have a question..using forefoot means less emphasis on glutes and posterior chain, but I thought they are what protect our joints

[joachim]

Hello bob and brad, i had an ACL reconstruction 2months ago and i still can't walk normally . Please can you give any tips on how to start walking normally? Thank you

[gracetaylor]

I watch you guys all the time - thanks for all the info! You've helped me a lot this past year. I'm a runner. I recently got cleared to run again after I broke my left ankle last October. It was about a 7 month recovery because it was initially mistaken for a sprain (for 4 months) but really there was a stress fracture in the lower posterior side of my tibia. I truly love to run and it was torture to recover from this injury. I've been able to get to a mile jog without pain recently. Have been really cautious of the frequency of my runs and have been alternating my cardio regimen to satisfy my itch to hit the pavement... my question: How soon could I increase milage without the risk of injury/re-injury?

[Jacqueline_R]

I want to ad some jogging to my exercise during the week, even if just 10 a few times per week. I am 54 and about 20-30 pounds overweight. ( female) I already do cardio 6 days per week, and some strength training. I want to jog for stress relief and cardio. Thx so much!

[shannonfogarty]

If you don't run outside because of uneven surfaces, can you practice beginning type of running/jogging on a treadmill without incline?