Practice a Light, Forefoot Running Style
Land on mid- or forefoot to use the natural spring of your feet and legs.
Take faster, lighter steps. Let your body fall forward slightly and allow a little wrist curl. This mimics barefoot running.
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In Born to Run, author Christopher McDougall explores the mysteries and joys of running, and how this natural human activity can be empowering. He weaves in insights from evolutionary biology, anthropology, and his own experiences traveling remote parts of Mexico to learn from some of the world's best distance runners. McDougall makes the case that running might be the most basic human skill and outlines how it can improve health and reconnect us with our bodies.
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