Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
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Barefoot Running: A Natural Step of the Endurance Athlete
In August 2003 Dennis Driscoll gave a ground breaking presentation to the USA Track and Field Coaching Education seminar which deserves a serous revisit. Titled “Barefoot Running: A Natural Step for the Endurance Athlete” he goes through the then current (and accurate) science of barefoot running compared to shod running. By comparing biomechanics, propulsion phases, injury rates, etc all while quoting 26 research studies and articles, Dennis shows that integrating barefoot running into your running will greatly enhance your experience.
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Is Running with Music Natural?
I had an interesting conversation the other day about running with music. I was posed the question whether or not running with music could be considered in the realm of natural running. I had never really thought about it like that before. The discussing was lively, entertaining, and ended very amiably
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Running Shoes Cause Increased Torque on Joints
Fantastic article from a research study on increased joint torque while wearing traditional running shoes.
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Barefoot meets Ultra
People would not consider me a barefoot runner. I am an ultramarathon trail runner. It’s what I do and who I am. Mountains call to me, mystify me, and consume me. If I denied the addiction I would be lying. Running barefoot in the Wasatch Mountains for 20, 50, or 100 miles is not practical [...]
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Bramble and Lieberman: Before we were ‘Born to Run’
If you haven’t read Christopher McDougals New York Times best seller ‘Born to Run’ , don’t waste your time getting on the waiting list at your local library. Not only are there probably 10-15 people on the list ahead of you, but you need to own and reference this running classic. However, long before McDougal [...]
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Confessions of a “barefoot” runner
Hi. My name is Quirl. I’m a barefoot runner. I’ve been clean for 8 months… Yeah, my name is Quirl but you can call me Jacob, most people do. I should probably clarify though that I’m not an exclusive barefoot runner. Don’t get the wrong idea, I don’t walk around without shoes at school, I [...]
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Human Capability of Running
Many of us can find the love and passion for running if we just hold to appropriate form and biomechanics. Our bodies are designed to take the stress and pressure of running if that stress and pressure is applied in the appropriate places.
