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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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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.
