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Barefoot Running

Minimalist Running Shoes, Injuries, and Qualifying for Boston: An Interview with Runblogger’s Pete Larson

One of the most difficult decisions a runner has to make is what to put on their feet. There are countless options out there, from bulky motion-control shoes to neutral trainers and finally, barefoot.
How do you know what’s right for you?
This interview with Pete Larson attempts to answer that question and a lot more. Pete [...]

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Barefoot Running Research, Run Faster, and Free Shoes!

The barefoot running research continues to pile up. More and more studies, anecdotes, and experts are confirming what the minimalist camp has been preaching for years: barefoot running isn’t dangerous, it can make you faster, and it can prevent injuries.
When it comes to barefoot running for those training for a race, should you kick off [...]

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Minimalist Running: Ditch the Technology and Run Free

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world because of its simplicity.  Lace up a pair of shoes (and even that’s not necessary) and you can run out your front door for a great workout.  You don’t need equipment, a pool, a field, or gear. Now that’s minimalist running; it’s one of [...]

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Born to Run is Not Only About Barefoot Running: How Christopher McDougall Really Became an Ultra Runner

If you take a poll in most running circles and ask, “What is Christopher McDougall’s book Born to Run about?” you will most likely get the same answer: barefoot running.  And it’s simply not true.
Questioning our need for bulky motion control trainers is a central theme of his book.  McDougall gives this topic a lot [...]

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Using Minimalism as a Tool Not a Way of Life

The minimalist debate is all wrong these days.  You have one side arguing that shoes are evil and Nike is out to profit from your ignorance.  The other side is saying we need to protect our feet and correct biomechanical imbalances.  Who do you listen to when you want to switch to minimalist running?
I say [...]

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