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The Minimalist Running Blog Carnival

Posted February 22, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Since Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run, the running community has embraced minimalism and barefoot running. It’s not a fad or a passing trend – it’s here to stay.

And for good reason: wearing less shoe can help you …

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Running Barefoot for Injury Prevention and Mechanics Improvement

Posted December 20, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“Back in the ’60s, we ran way more and way faster in the thinnest little shoes, and we never got hurt. I never even remember talking about injuries back then. So you’ve got to wonder, what’s changed…”

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

Posted September 7, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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Barefoot Running Research, Run Faster, and Free Shoes!

Posted August 23, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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Minimalist Running: Ditch the Technology and Run Free

Posted June 21, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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

Posted May 12, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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Using Minimalism as a Tool Not a Way of Life

Posted March 28, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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