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Learning Good Barefoot Running Style

Posted on March 5, 2012June 8, 2016 by admin

Mark Cucuzzella, MD, and director of the Natural Running Center regularly runs unshod as a way to strengthen his feet and legs, as well as improve form, cadence, and posture. This short training segment was filmed on location at the Antietam National Park.

8 thoughts on “Learning Good Barefoot Running Style”

  1. hpseaton says:
    July 9, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Love this video! Have been showing it to my family and friends to give them visual proof that you can run barefoot fast and fluidly! Thanks Mark

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  2. Mark Lawrence says:
    August 25, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Great video Mark! Inspiring!

    Reply
  3. Rob Rigg says:
    March 25, 2012 at 12:11 am

    This video gives me goosebumps every time I watch it – It’s so pure, flowing and powerful – and the passion behind it is evident. Amazing work Mark!

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    1. MarkC says:
      March 25, 2012 at 8:47 pm

      Rob,

      thank you for all you are doing to return golfers to their roots too and get them walking in your flat barefoot style TrueLinkswear shoes.

      Mark

      Reply
  4. camping shop says:
    February 4, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Excellent video. Do you find that to run for extended periods of time barefoot is something that you have to build up to slowly? Obviously modern running shoes offer quite a lot of cushioning on the heel, so without that, does the “jolting” cause any knee issues?

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    1. MarkC says:
      February 6, 2013 at 3:10 am

      yes…..gradual. let your feet give the feedback. Mark

      Reply
  5. Bob says:
    June 12, 2014 at 1:35 am

    Who shot and edited this?

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    1. MarkC says:
      June 14, 2014 at 1:34 am

      Jason Smith of Shepherdstown WV

      Reply

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