Finding the best running form/ running shoe

http://www.yourrunning.com/forum-how_not_to_heel_strike#comment-4596

BASELBUTT says:
According to the Newton shoes website:

"To discover your best running form all you need to do is run barefoot. You'll immediately discover that when barefoot you're not landing on your heels, you're striking on your forefoot.

Striking on your forefoot is the most natural way to run, it is also the fastest and most efficient way to run. Newton Running shoes were developed to make your feet think they're barefoot and increase your performance."

Well, I don't like running barefoot.. I've run many sub-3:00 marathons, sub-4:00 trail 50k's, sub-8:00 50 milers and a sprinkle of 5k's in the mid to low 17's (not elite, but far from amateur hour)

I think Simon was right on when he said that the best way to run is the way that allows you to go as fast as you can and stay injury free. Well, check and ... check!

: )

All of that said, as a student of the body, I agree that the most natural running position is exactly the way Simon explained it.. Unfortunally not all of us find that comfortable (or even doable). Much like on a bike where the most aerodynamic position isn't always the fastest, I think that for a lot of us (Simon mentions millions of fore-foot runners - that leaves several billion of us other folk) the most effective style isn't always the most efficient style..