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15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

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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