May132018
Has Our Footwear Outgrown Our Feet? The Evidence Behind Barefoot Running
– Dr. Irene Davis
Since Christopher McDougall popularized the practice in his 2009 book Born to Run, more and more runners have been opting for minimalist shoes or, ditching the foam altogether, barefoot running.
We are doing a study of impact loading over the course of the Boston Marathon this year. We are recruiting runners of all types, but are in need of barefoot and ‘true’ minimal footwear runners (no midsole, stack height, arch, … read more
Spaulding National Running Center – First Anniversary Hear from three Pioneer Women Runners! Mission The mission of the SNRC is to expand the current understanding of running related, musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on treatment and prevention, and to use … read more
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Summary Presented by New England Barefoot Runners and the Barefoot Runners Society Statistics 2 days of fun and informative events Boston Marathon weekend Ken Bob Saxton and Roy M. Wallack, authors; Barefoot Running Step by Step L. Daniel Howell, … read more
Summary The goal of running is simply to move the body forward. The goal of running barefoot is to make that process comfortable for our bare soles, which eliminates injurious stresses and strains on, not only the soles of our … read more
Summary most runners strike the ground with the heels of their feet. without shoes that would hurt, hurt Related Links ABC World News website Videos Gallery read more
