This amazing video from Dr. Mark Cucuzzella over at the Natural Running Center is one of my personal favorites. As I went through the process of learning how to run (again), I must’ve watched this video on Principles of Natural Running a hundred times to better understand body mechanics and running posture. Very inspirational.
Some key take-aways from this video are mid-foot strike, straight back, slight lean forward, landing directly under the body, relaxed shoulders and arms, looking straight ahead and just simply flowing through effortlessly. In the Principles of Natural Running, Dr. Mark has all elements of Caballo Blanco’s saying on running:
[sc:follow_me]Easy, light, smooth and fast.