Good afternoon,

What can you tell about “natural running” and specific minimalist thin-soled running shoes with less cushioning, less support and low heel-to-toe drop? Is it good or is it bad, in your opinion?  

And is it possible to run long distances safely in minimalist shoes and using natural running technique or more traditional running shoes are required for these purposes?

Good afternoon,

What is optimum training for a 10 year old boy needed to improve 60 and 1000 race results?

Good afternoon.

I run 10 km 4 times a week just to be in a good shape and health. My pace is about 6:30 and I want to increase my stamina to run longer without fatigue and short of breath.

What exercises should I do? Do I need do short sprints?

The second question: is abdominal breathing so important? When I practice it I feel dizzy.

There are no parks near my house so I have to run on asphalt or across the field. Besides shock absorbing running shoes what else do I need to protect my knees? Should I use a special running technique in this case?

Thank you.

What books can you recommend to read for deeper understanding and getting knowledge about running?