Also, The creator of the pose running method recently released a new book that details proper running form step by step with specific exercises and instruction:
'Correct' is different for each body type. I started running one day a week barefoot (3-6 miles along the beach) and this greatly strengthened my ankles and improved my running form. I think good form comes naturally when running barefoot. I still wear shoes for longer road runs but I now wear zero-drop shoes from Altra with good results. A bit of background - I started running 3 years ago and have built up to running two full marathons (LA and Chicago), lost 40lbs along the way and now running is like a meditation for me 4 mornings per week.
My case is anecdotal for sure, but I do feel that once I learned the right form it became much easier and I have really enjoyed running because of that I think.
You can Google "proper running form" and get a ton of resources. I do think learning good form at a younger age helps, perhaps in a similar way that learning a second language is easier.
My running form improved greatly, and quickly, when I ran barefoot (or wear 5 finger shoes). Doesn't have to be far, could be a few hundred meters as a part of a warmup. If you're overstriding, slamming your forefeet or heels, it'll hurt. When it stops hurting, you're running with good form.
Also, The creator of the pose running method recently released a new book that details proper running form step by step with specific exercises and instruction:
The Running Revolution: How to Run Faster, Farther, and Injury-Free--for Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/014312319X/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZXiOub1...