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15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running
By, Editors, 2012 October 31st
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 15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running by Jim Hixson
Summary
“When you look at runners who have excellent form, the similarities are more numerous than the differences. Good biomechanical form leads to less initial shock, shorter ground contact time, increased stride frequency, greater power output, and quicker recovery. Fortunately it is not necessary to be a top runner to have excellent biomechanics, although the converse is not true.”
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...do we begin with the chicken or the egg?
Is it me or is there no article? I am looking for the 15 misconceptions article and I can’t find it ?
The link to the full article is under the section titled “Links”. I’ve added another copy of the link directly below the summary. Enjoy!
http://naturalrunningcenter.com/2012/10/29/10-misconceptions-minimalist-shoes-natural-running/
Here’s an interesting article I found about running barefoot, it really does improve your technique! http://freeradical.me/2012/11/09/does-running-barefoot-make-you-a-tough-guy/