Archive for the ‘Barefoot Running’ 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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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 [...] -
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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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 [...] -
Is Running Injury Free All About Footsrike?: Reaction to the Harvard Study
Reactions to the barefoot running study by Lieberman at Harvard have been swift and diverse. The interesting thing to note is what is being missed by many: the study seemed to support a proper foot strike more than it supported barefoot running. When you really go over the data, the central theme would appear to [...]
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Harvard Lieberman Study on Barefoot Running: All About Footstrike
Many of you have by now read the Harvard study by Daniel Lieberman. If not, check out our articles section to read it. Ridiculously short recap: Humans run with a mid or forefoot strike when barefoot and tend to heel strike in shoes. Humans were born to run with a mid-foot or forefoot landing which reduces impact and stress. This is accomplished naturally barefoot and can be done while wearing shoes as well. Every runner is different and runners should find what works best for them.
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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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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 [...]
