As more runners are running barefoot and in minimalist shoes, most are experiencing a significant change in technique to provide for more effective touchdown. This is one of the most frequently noted changes when runners began wearing minimalist shoes; they modify technique to run with less negative forces acting on the body. As a result, […]
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It is great to see many runners now running barefoot or in minimalist shoes. Running barefoot is great for strengthening the support structures of the foot and at the same time, developing better running technique. However, many runners are also experiencing negative consequences such as stress fractures from running barefoot or in minimalist shoes. The
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For many years, I have advocated running barefoot as a means of not only strengthening the foot but to assist in learning good running technique. I was one of the first to write up the value of barefoot running in my book, Explosive Running, in which a whole chapter is devoted to this topic. Included
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The time has come for differentiating the different types of runners. Doing this will clear up much confusion in regard to training and the exercises that should be done by the different levels and types of runners. Understand that all too often runners are misled by the information presented for one type or level of
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