CNN: Japanese 'Edo-style' running goes viral

Interesting. This won't impact the world of elite running, but I can see some positive applications for older athletes with joint issues and the injury prone. I found some videos and played around with the form in my backyard and, to my surprise, it was easier than Western running is some regards.

try a 5k. not just 20 yards. what are ya a lemur

First thing any sports doctor will tell you: if you run enough, you’ll start running with the form that suits you.

”Enough” means about 1/4 or less than most of you.

You’ll never see someone that runs often running “bad”. We could be awfully slow, but we run slow properly.

Define “bad”. Have you seen Helen Obiri or Sifan Hassan? They run like a sack of potatoes.