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Barefoot running

Barefoot running, shoes, and born to run

Ross · 06 Jun 2011 ·

A comprehensive discussion of the barefoot running debate, explaining the origins of the theory, its validity and potential stumbling blocks

Barefoot running – the safe neutral ground

Ross · 01 Jun 2010 ·

Thanks to everyone for the lively discussion on the .  It certainly stimulated much more debate than I could keep up with, especially while travelling back from the UK. I know we’ve received many, many comments in response, and many readers don’t read those comments (though if you have some time, there are some good […]

Barefoot running and injuries

Ross · 29 May 2010 ·

About four months ago, we did a lengthy series on barefoot running, which began with  looking at how habitual barefoot runners’ mechanics different from shod runners’.  That was followed up by a , where we looked at the evidence for barefoot running as a means to prevent injury. In that , looking at the Harvard study, […]

Barefoot running and shoes Q & A Part 5

Ross · 17 Mar 2010 ·

The final instalment in a 5-part Q & A series on barefoot running. Today: innovation, the future and an ultimate conclusion

Barefoot running and shoes Q & A Part 4

Ross · 17 Mar 2010 ·

Part 4 of our barefoot Q & A, tackling cushioning, proprioception, the strength of the foot & ‘intelligent’ muscle tuning

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