How to Run with a Low-Impact Landing | Altra Learn to Run Tips

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Learn from Altra Athlete Duncan Callahan how to increase your running efficiency and avoid injury by improving your foot striking. Duncan teaches the importance of a proper mid-foot strike, instead of a heel strike, along with landing softly on your feet.

[JustAnotherRunner]

Good, short video focusing on the basics of good running form. Love it.

[adimperial]

I injured my big toe possibly due to running in Vibram Fivefingers. I might have been landing too much on the forefoot where my heel didn't even touch the ground really. What should I do to relieve the pressure placed on forefoot and toes? Thanks!

[chrisblanchard]

Does this stand true with a 4mm or even an 8mm drop shoe, meaning landing on your forefoot or mid foot no matter the drop?

[prsfit]

You need to explain that you can't have low impact landing without correct body position and posture. Not to mention the most simple focus is relaxing the lower leg and ankle.

[ECsponger]

This is how I run barefoot soft sand efficiently.

[sukafreesince]

If you're thinking about your landing, you're doing it WRONG. A low-impact, forefoot landing is a byproduct of a proper gait. There are much, much more important things you should be focusing on during your running.