Despite my relatively experienced background in running, I have made great gains in technique and speed through Ken’s expertise and Evolution Running. Very few runners have naturally perfect technique. Ken’s keen eye and attention to detail have addressed very subtle flaws in my running technique that have slowed me down and contributed to various injuries. Evolution Running has helped me to correct those flaws—the difference is amazing. I am healthier and run faster with much less effort as a result of Evolution Running.

- Margie Shapiro, 2005 I.T.U. Overall Female World Champion

"Every year after I graduated from college, I have improved in triathlon, but my running speed has slowed.  After implementing Evolution Running techniques and without changing my training volume, 2001 is the first year of my multisport career that my running times have improved from the previous year.  And so have my triathlon performances.  I ran 1:48 faster at Nationals in 2001 than in 2000!  I only with someone had taught me these techniques in college!"

- Eric Sorensen, former NCAA division 1 runner and world top-10 amateur triathlete

I have to say my running is something I have been working very hard with Ken Mierke this year, and am really seeing results now. I just wanted to pass on that I am still in base period
and have done almost no fast training, and yet ran a 10K PR. It was obvious to me that the form worked as I was around people who had to labor a lot more to keep the pace. Eventually all of them dropped off, and I nearly caught the second place overall finisher.
Thanks Ken for the great advice!

--Adam Zucco

Last night in run training with the University of Toronto Tri club, we were doing 600m intervals.  With my higher cadence and forefoot running, I was able to consistently outpace a pal who had always been faster than me.

 --John Selles

I have the video, and watch it regularly.  It has helped me improve my form at this late date.  I wish I had had it 15 years ago.

--James Dicker

About six months ago, I bought your DVD about Evolution Running.  It was just what I was looking for to help me get back into running, as well as explain the reasons for what I was teaching to my high school track and cross country athletes.  One of my athletes really took to the Evolution Running concepts so well, that he finished his first season injury free!!!  This runner has been so stubborn about changing his stride that he would not listen to us.  Once he saw your DVD, it all made sense to him about what we had been asking him to do.  My only disappointment is that the runner has now graduated and I cannot improve upon what he had done this year.  So, I would like to thank you for what you presented in your DVD and to let you know that I am going to show it to all my incoming freshman and use it for a review for the rest of the team each season....

--Tony Koenings

I bought and read the book, TRIATHLETE'S GUIDE TO RUN TRAINING. I practiced the described running style for two weeks (~six practice sessions). Then, I ran a timed-test 1.5 miles. The results? An incredible TWO MINUTES faster!!  (From 17:23 previously to 15:25). Every training run since then has generally included notable improvements on benchmarks. I also later ran a tested time-trial one-mile run. My improvement? From 10:23 to 9:49.

As can be seen, I am not a very good runner. It appears that, at least in my case, improving running style like that in Evolution Running has the potential to dramatically improve run performance for poor runners.

--RUNNER: 53-year old, 215 lb male
 

response:  You aren't a "poor" runner. There are lots of runners faster than you, but there are also plenty of slower runners. Go out to the local 5K and you
definitely wouldn't be last. It all depends on who you compare yourself to.
Remember that you are in the 90-something percentile just for being able to
run 1.5 miles.                                                              --Coach Ken