Archive for the ‘Minimalist Shoes’ Category
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Minimalist Running…but it does make you stronger!
For some of us it’s not about speed. Barefoot and minimalist runners do it for the freedom, the sense of invigorating health and organic instincts. It’s the same reason we run trails instead of roads. Sure we could go faster on roads, it’s just that trails are more fun.
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Ultra Marathon Champion takes on Minimalist Running
Whether you follow ultra marathon running or not, Hal Koerner qualifies as a stud athlete. As a retail store owner and two time defending Western States 100 champion, Hal knows running. In a recent interview from competitor.com, Hal talks about the upcoming Western States 100 World Championship. With the race on Saturday June 26th, Hals calm thoughtful answers are impressive. What really impressed us at Runnatural are his responses to the minimalist movement.
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Running Store Takes on Natural Running
From the Facebook page of Runner’s Corner:
REGARDING MINIMALIST & BAREFOOT RUNNING:
I find it sad that running retailers here close to home and all over the country are fighting (often with intellectual dishonesty) something that is such a benefit to running in general and as an industry. I think it separates those [...] -
If You’re Not Going Minimal Now, Then When?
The research is building stronger, economic times are calling for cutbacks, and you could use less stress in your life overall. So why not start implementing some minimalist/barefoot running starting today? There never was a better time to revamp your running and go minimal.
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Prevention or Fix When Broken; The Dentist or Doctor Approach?
After visiting both the dentist and the doctor recently, I found how their approaches mimic how many people view their running. Do you (or your running store) rely upon the latest gizmo or do you actively take preventative measures towards staying injury free and healthy?
Most recently I visited the dentist. I hate going to the [...] -
Trail, Snow, Ice, Dark
I had great feel for the ground and came down rather smoothly amidst not being able to see as well as normal, running in occasional deep snow, and muddy terrain. With my zero drop trail shoes I had great proprioception keeping me balanced and flowing with the mountain trail and whatever it was going to throw at me.
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Strengthening, Protection, and Sensory Perception along the Mexican Riviera
I realize how one bad shift of the boat knocking me off my feet or one sneaker wave (no pun intended) would be the end of me—no one would ever see me slip in to the black sea and no one would hear my cry for help. At that moment, I also realized that if I was wearing thick, elevated heel cushioned running shoes that robbed me of my sensory perception and made my feet unstable with every step, I’d already be there…
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The Barefoot Running Debate
February’s issue of Runner’s World features the debate of barefoot running. There are obviously many approaches to this. There are those who adamently appose it, those who believe it can be beneficial some of the time, and then those who believe that it is the only way to run.
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Running On Ice
With winter in full swing my running must adapt. The trails are socked in with snow and the bare feet ice over after 2 minutes outside. I’m consigned to treadmills and more recently my zero drop road shoes. But one thing I’ve noticed is how my form adapts to the conditions. Think about what happens to your form when you run across a large patch of ice?
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New Balance 100
Light flexible and still protective the NB 100 is the new minimalist trail shoe king. No it is not perfect, but for us barefoot trail runners there is now an over-the-counter option with only having to do minimal surgery. Having now run 100 miles on these babies capped by a tough and rocky 20 miler [...]
