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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.
