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What is

Natural Running?

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What isnatural running?

You need shoes to protect

your feet from man made

materials like asphalt, con-

crete, and sharp objects, or

hot and cold surfaces.

We are dedicated to develop Running shoes to help you run

with better form, more effortlessly and injury free.

no nonsense products forno nonsense people.

The feeling and technique of barefootrunning, but with shoes on

MythsCushioning

The more the merrier!The more cushioning the less likely you are to get injured

FALS

E!#1

The 4 cornerstonesof natural running?

Tall body alignment - stand tall - run tall.

#1POSTURE

MythsExpensiveshoes...

The more expensive shoesyou buy, the less likely you are to get injured

FALS

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Midfoot strike - make use of your bodys natural cus-

hioning anatomy and spring energy biomechanics.

#2FOOT LANDING

Make use of gravity - The free engine.#3FORWARD LEAN

Turnover of the feet - no bumpy ride, rather

a smooth floating movement.

#4HIGH CADENCE


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# Stand tall.# Feet straight ahead.

# Knees soft (not locked).

# Relaxed arms to sides at a 90 angle.

# Relaxed shoulders.

# Use compact arm swings.

# Avoid crossing the body center line.

# Lead with your chest.

# Push your hips forward (dont sit).

MythsChange...

You need to change shoesvery often because the midsole loses its cushioning effect

FALS

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#1 posture.

# Contact ground with midfoot(ball of foot) first.

# The entire foot should land softly

underneath the hip line with a bent knee.

# Run light, avoid pounding - focus on

quick turnover of the feet.

# Landing midfoot makes

best use of your bodys

natural cushioning anatomy and

spring energy.

MythsFoot type...

You should buy shoesbased on your foot type - flat, normal or high arch

FALS

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#2 foot landing.


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# Lean from the ancles without bending

at the waist.

# Use gravity to help create forward

momentum.

# With correct forward lean you can focus

on just lifting your foot and quick feet

turnover, instead of pushing

propulsion.

MythsMotioncontrol...

Motion control shoes...with dual density midsoles - lower injury rates

FALS

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#3lean.# Target 180 steps per minute.

# A quick turnover of the feet increase efficiency

and reduces ground reactive forces.

# Aim for the same cadence when jogging as running

at faster speed, just adapt the stride length.

# Please note! Stride length expand backward, not forward!

You should never land in front of the body, thereby

activating a break force that sends shockwaves throughthe knees, hip area, lower back all the way up to the brain.

MythsLand onyour heel...

When running you shouldland on your heel, roll your foot and push off with your toes

FALS

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#4cadence.Turnover of the feet.


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# The Arch of the foot

# The Achilles tendon

#Bent knee

#S-shaped spine

MythsPronation... Pronation is dangerous!

FALS

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Natural cushioninganatomy.

With midfoot strike under the bodys center of gravity

your bodys own cushioning properties can be utilized to a

full extent with minimal energy loss.This engages the bodys natural spring mechanism - over

50% of the mechanic energy at foot strike is stored and

released by the Arch and the Achilles tendon alone.

50%FREE YOUR A low drop from heel to toe

gets you balanced with gravity

and facilitates a correct foot

landing. Whereas an elevated

heel makes you unbalanced

with gravity.

# Hip tilt forward.

# Lower back needs to bend.

# An elevated heel support

makes it difficult to get a

correct foot landing.

A low drop provides the best

support for the foot arch.

MythsChildren...

Children has delicate feet#8

Balancedwith gravity.

Low drop.

therefore they need stability shoes with a lot of cushioning

FALS

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# Heel striking.# Overstriding.

# Bending from the waist.

# Slouching posture.

# do nots.

# Results in high impact stresson foot strike, thus only

recommended for walking gait.

# Creates breaking force.

# Ankle becomes unstable,

which might lead to

over-pronation or supination.

# Increased rotational forces at joints.

# Frequent injuries: Shin splits, Runners knee,

inflammation of hips and achilles tendon.

# heel strike

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If you have been running with a heel strike in a

traditional running shoe with an elevated heel

and thick midsole, then its important that you

do not do too much too soon.

A correct running form, natural running

activates the calf muscles and achilles tendon

more, so start out gentle with half the distan-

ces you are used to run the first two weeksand then slowly increase the distance over

the next 2-6 weeks.

For more tips on running technique, please

visit Salming Running Academyat

salmingrunning.com

TransitionRoad map

Natural Running shoesSalming rule of 5

#1LIGHT Weight reduction - running efficiencyimproves approximately 3-4% per 100g.

Will cut minutes awayfrom your PB on

a half marathon.

#2FLEXIBLE

Mimics barefoot running. Strengthens

biological structures with a very

flexible forefoot.

#3 FLAT Low heel to toe drop facilitates a correct

foot landing and keeps you balanced

with gravity.

#4 THIN Improves sensory feedback from the feet

to the brain (Proprioception). Makes use

of your bodys natural cushioning system.

#5 COMFORTABLE

Anatomic fit, breathable upper and aroomy toe box.

Product Design Framework

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Built to lastDistance

Built for speedSpeed

SALMINGSmost durable natural running shoe suitable for long distance run-ning. Heel to forefoot drop 5mm. RunLite midsole. 3 layer upper.

LIGHTER and more flexible than its sibling Salming Distance, Speed is made torun on a variety of surfaces. Heel to forefoot drop 5mm.

RunLite midsole. 3 layer upper.COLOUR: Mens DISTANCE,

Fluo Yellow / black / Cyan blueWomens DISTANCE,

Knock Out Pink / black / Fluo Yellow

WEIGHT: DIST ANCE Men - Size 42 2/3, US 9 - 240g / DIST ANCE Women - Size 39, US 7 - 195g WEIGHT: SPEED Men - Size 42 2/3, US 9 - 210g / SPEED Women - Size 39, US 7 - 170g

COLOUR: Mens SPEED,Gecko Green / black / Cyan blueWomens SPEED,Fluo Yellow / Purple

SIZE: UK 6,5-13MEN US 7,5-14 Euro 40 2/3 49 1/3

WOMEN UK 2,5-8 US 4,5-10 Euro 35 2/3 43


WOMEN UK 2,5-8 US 4,5-10 Euro 35 2/3 43


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Built to raceRace

Speed Jnr

Explore your feetXplore

A FAST, LIGHT and responsive shoe for the demanding runner. Heel to forefootdrop 5mm. RunLite midsole. Traction Plus outsole area.Carbon Torsion Efficiency unit. 2 layer upper.

A VERSATILEbarefoot style running shoe with great Cross-fit characteristics.Extremely flexible, breathable and lightweight. Heel to forefoot drop 3mm.RunLite midsole. 2 layer upper.

COLOUR: Mens & Womens RACE,

Cyan blue / Fluo Yellow

WEIGHT: RACE Men - Size 42 2/3, US 9 - 185g,

RACE Women - Size 39, US 7 - 145g

WEIGHT: XPLO RE Men - Size 42 2/3, US 9 - 215g / XPLOR E Women - Size 39, US 7 - 165g

COLOUR: Mens XPLORE, White / red / black Womens XPLORE, Purple / Lime green


WOMEN UK 2,5-6,5 US 4,5-8,5 Euro 35 2/3 41

COLOUR: Fluo Yellow / black / cyan blue

SIZE: UK 2,5-6 US 3,5-7 Euro 35 2/3 40 1/3

Heel to toe drop 5mm.A lightweight shoe withgreat flexibility.


WOMEN UK 2,5-8 US 4,5-10 Euro 35 2/3 43

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