This 15 minute instructional DVD was produced in 2004 by the School of Physical Education at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Christina Polson and Adam Shunk demonstrate on a treadmill as the narrator points out specific aspects of running technique. Topics are broken down into seven areas: Head, Breathing, Shoulders, Back & Pelvis, Arms, Hands, and lastly Legs and Feet. Two to four main points are emphasized on each topic and are reviewed on screen at the end of each section. There is use of split screens for comparisons, examples of incorrect technique, slow motion footage, and some handy visualizations are shared along the way. Note that the treadmill provides a more bounce than most people will experience when running on a road, thereby exaggerating some aspects of vertical movement. The last four minutes covers shoe selection and many points are touched on briefly by Tom Burleson of the Athletic Annex to illustrate how proper shoe selection may reduce injury. Read More about this DVD and you may view a sample clip about the head position at BSU.edu. Although you may purchase this DVD at the Ball State Bookstore, it may be easiest to contact Linda Sawrtz Ritchie at the Academic Research Programs to make a request.
