Short contact time when running, what it is, why it’s important and how to get it

Fredrik Zillén - Running Technique Specialist

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You may have heard that it is important to have a short contact time when running. But what is meant by 'contact time'? Why is it important? How short is short? And how do you do to get a shorter contact time? I'll answer all those questions in this video.
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Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine.
Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: www.fredrikzillen.com
You find the Swedish version at: www.fredrikzillenonline.se
Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine.
Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: www.fredrikzillen.com
You find the Swedish version at: www.fredrikzillenonline.se
"Fantastic running course. Fredrik is an excellent teacher with a unique approach. I highly recommend this course to runners of all levels."
Kevin, UK
"The best money I have ever spent. Great mix of humour, practical technique and theory. It’s brilliant and I have been telling all my friends about it. I’ve knocked 30 secs off my average pace to 4:30 and at 53 I’m absolutely astonished how relaxed I feel running. It’s also really helped my cycling my adapting similar techniques and visualisation. Thanks so much."
Paul, UK
"Just wanted to say Im 2/3 through your running program and WOW what an insane difference".
Runner, Texas, USA
”I have done the first two audio lessons now. It's amazing what a difference you made for me. I ran 90 minutes yesterday and have never felt so refreshed both during and after the workout, and then I have never run so fast with the same low heart rate. Thanks for that!!”
Update from a runner after two of the six audio lessons
I can honestly say it is some of the clearest and best instruction I have ever recieved in any topic. After a year of shin splints I went for a run yesterday and was almost in (joyful) tears because I had zero pain, so thank you!!
Andrew
”I got your online course and it almost instantly fixed my running form. I can prove that by having half an hour faster marathon finishing time.”
Runner, Indonesia
"I knew nothing about running other than put one foot forward in front of the other...and fast. Then I signed up for his course. Mind blowing!... and too cheap if you ask me. Totally recommend it."
Runner
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The course in Swedish: www.fredrikzillenonline.se

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17 авг 2023

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@nickrichards3749

Funnily enough I was running on a Motionmetrix machine this morning and a lot of our subsequent discussion was about ground contact time. Strength training seems to be a good way to improve, since stronger muscles can impart a higher impulse minimising required time on the ground.

@johnl.7582

The "running in sand is harder because less elastic recoil" isn't a completely satisfactory explanation. Even with a completely inelastic posterior chain, power is wasted by moving sand away as you push - the sand acts as a damper which absorbs energy.

@jasmindesireeknauer1721 21 день назад

I just started running at 58. I love it. I did have some strokes in a car accident but it seems to be OK now. And your information is exciting. Are used to be a ballet dancer so I can comprehend mentally exactly what you’re saying. If I had a little more cash, I think I would invest in your program. But in the meanwhile, this will have to do. And I am enjoying it very much

@alexbond7

It is complete nonsense to claim the contact time shall be as short as possible. Image it is endless quick, then your feed has to take of again before even midstance. So the correct answer is that there is a sweetspot. Like a U-shape. Too short is bad and too long is bad. -> new video

@TheSutov

The shorter the cadence, the shorter contact time.

@RunArnoRun

With this in mind that a softer surface slows you down, do you think running in 'soft' shoes will actually slow you down or does the energy return from the shoe compensate for this?

@pp00xyzzy

problem is then 1. how to know where your foot lands. 2. if it lands too far how to change ti

@suhaeri

It's The Pjong Effect!

@marinodeoliveira1214

Would like to hear your thoughts on the pose method of running by Dr Romanov. Is it recommendable?

@funwithmadness

I think Fredrik needs a sparkly cape when doing some of his intros. :)

@mikevaldez7684

Fredrik, I love your videos. So cool. Peace & love👌🙋🙏

@jayantnagarkar1018

Perfect information

@miguellarrosa1958

Perfecto !!! Gracias por tu talento. Me estás haciendo ver la luz. Mi próximo trofeo te lo dedico. (67 años)

@k.prasannavenkateshkasturi2158

SIR, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. LOVE FROM MY FAMILY.

@steventownley3342

2 and a half with this guy in my ears would be fun haha great video

@honza1859

Nice video as always. And as almost always I will add little polemics:

@HS99876

Thank you, leaning forward is result of weak lower back muscles!! Need to do lower back exercise to strengthen, just by running it would take very long time to strengthen!!!!