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May, 2014 // Posts published in May, 2014
The Vibram lawsuit, barefoot running and science perspectives
Vibram Five Finger shoes were last week ordered to pay $3.75 million in a class action lawsuit settlement. What it means for the barefoot running movement, and some scientific insights
Perception is everything. Or is it? The simplification of fatigue
Fatigue is complex. Yet scientists continue to simplify it for the sake of their arguments. I offer a critique of this approach, and some explanations of what fatigue really is.
Kenyan runner’s dramatic finish. But is it an “insult” & “slavery”?
A dramatic video of a Kenyan marathon runner staggering to the finish line sparked criticism and debate. I discuss the physiology & medical dilemma of dealing with such situations