Archive for the ‘Injuries & Treatment’ Category
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Pronation Continues to Be in Question
When one of Nike’s top researchers, Gordon Valiant the head of biomechanics at the Nike Sport Research Laboratory, comes out and says “despite over 20 years of stability elements being incorporated in running footwear there is, as yet, no established clinically based evidence for their provision,” you know something can’t quite be right. As supportive shoes, inserts, and pronation devices continue to both be questioned by the general populace as well as fairing poorly in clinical research, it’s ever so important to listen closely to your body, do your own research, and run natural.
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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 [...] -
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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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment for Runners & Others
Given that Plantar Fasciitis is common with the shoe wearing public and can also flare up a bit when runners who are dependent on supportive footwear begin to transition to running more natural, we thought it would be a good idea to include this excellent article on treating Plantar Fasciitis from the folks at Runner’s [...]
