Product Description
The Ultrafit Multisport Training Series
Athletes in every sport except running devote enormous attention to perfecting even minute details of the movements they will be required to produce in competition. Running coaches just tell their athletes to run longer and harder. Runners, and their coaches, have basically ignored technique for years, assuming that their natural stride will give them efficiency and injury resistance. We have found that this simply is not th… More >>
I give this DVD 1 star because Zero is not an option. I have been a runner for 15 years running an average of 70 miles per week. This may sound like overtraining but I have only had one injury until now. Within 2 weeks of trying this running method I developed severe plantars faciitis in both feet. I have had it for 2 months now despite returning to my previous running form. The podiatrist has informed me that running on your forefoot is absolutly not for any distance running. He said it strains the plantar facicia and achilles tendon These tendons are inelastic – yet in the video they say you use elastic recoil. Purchasing this video is one of the stupdist purchased I have ever made in my life!!! Steer clear from this DVD. Even if you increase your speed, you highly increase your chances of injuries to your plantars and achilles. It is not worth it!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
Evolution Running is a must for every runner who either wants to improve their running form and thus their times and who also would enjoy running injury free. This DVD shows a very simplified approach to running. Believe me and also this video, shorter strides and proper foot strike will make you a faster and more efficient runner. I view this DVD often to check on my running form. Since purchasing this video a few weeks ago, I have lowered my running times!
Rating: 5 / 5
After reading the book Born to Run, I bought this DVD. The running principles are explained thoroughly and understandably, though putting them into practice is definitely a difficult task for me because my running form was TERRIBLE and lots of things needed to change. I’m making incremental changes to my running form, but the first change I made was foot placement and it’s made a world of difference in the quality of my runs. I don’t really care about speed…all I wanted was to run without pain or injury.
I got plantar fasciitis in one foot in February 2009 while getting back into running after having a baby. I continued to train for a fall marathon and ignored the symptoms until it was intolerable. I went to a sports medicine doctor in July 2009 and was diagnosed with a huge bone spur and PF in my right foot. After lots of physical therapy, I wasn’t much better so I quit PT, switched to the half marathon, ran it, was in agony when I finished, and then went to a new doctor. At that point, my extremely painful foot had also turned into achilles and calf pain and crampng.
After investigating barefoot running, and with the help of my new doctor, I’ve made some drastic changes in how I treat my feet and my injuries and how I approach running. And with the running techniques taught in Evolution Running, I’ve been able to get back into running PAIN FREE both before and after my runs for the first time in almost a year. I can’t thank the makers of this DVD enough because without it, I think I’d still be side-lined.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great DVD! Very helpful in explaining what to do and why. No more ankle pain when running, not as tired at the end and better time.
Rating: 5 / 5
The DVD explains the perfect running style. However, it’s hard to change your running style on your own, by watching a presentation. The DVD does give some running drills (I would have liked more) and some tips. The information presented seems correct, but at times, it seems like an advertisement to hire them to coach you. If you buy the DVD, be sure to watch ALL of it (including the FAQ and problem solving in the extras sections) before you try to change your running style. Most people (including me) try to point their foot too much when they change to a forefoot landing stride. Even now, I’m not sure I’m doing it right. Maybe I should hire them to coach me…
Rating: 4 / 5