For athletes seeking to make improvements in their running form, Trismarter offers a run analysis service. The basis of our running form philosophy is that all movement while running is focused towards a common goal of forward propulsion.

“All people are born to run.” Chris McDougall, author of Born to Run Is this quote really true? Are humans made to run? Why, if this quote is true, are 66% of runners injured

With the surging popularity of barefoot running, it would seem that for the triathlete, barefoot running currently ranks up there with all-you-can-eat buffet coupons, a Clydesdale triathlete cycling in front of you on a windy day, and unicorns that toot free energy bars.

Many Ironman athletes, training plans, and coaches schedule the weekly long run on Sunday after a long bike on Saturday. The reason is often given as "you need to practice running on tired legs." This is NOT a good idea and here's why:

With all of the recent talk about proper running form, it can be difficult to wade through the gimmicks and find sound advice. The good news is there are plenty of great resources and research being done to help runners understand proper running form. And yes, there is such a thing as proper running form. Just like there is a proper bike fit or efficient swim mechanics.

When humans first started running, it was obviously not on pavement or a treadmill, it was on a dirt path, animal trail or in an open meadow. This type of running made them stronger and more balanced, and it can do the same for you!

Orthotics in running shoes must be one of the most controversial topics in the history of sport, so you can trust ironguides Coach Jono Rumbelow to have an opinion on that one. I’m back after a long lay-off due to a few family issues and I thought I’d come back with a bang in true Coach Jono-style.

In part 1 we discussed self massage therapy techniques and dynamic warm-up drills to assist your functional movement. If you missed this article, you can find it here: http://www.trifuel.com/training/run/become-a-better-runner-become-a-better-mover-–-part-1

I see too many runners just start running. They eliminate some very important aspects. No soft tissue work, no pre-run warm-up, no drilling, they just begin to run. This strategy can run you right into a physical therapy clinic. You must take the time to create a recovery and regeneration program and implement it into your overall running program so you can truly maximize your performance.

In this article I will briefly discuss the different styles of running and how they relate to running performance. The majority of the article will relate to the explosion in popularity of barefoot running, discuss the positives and potential negatives of attempting to run barefoot (or in barefoot style shoes).