Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport
I would consider my self to be a minimalist runner in most situations. Although I like and wear shoes while I run (I’m not a “barefoot” runner), my preferences tend toward as light a running shoe as possible, preferably with a low heel (e.g., I run in Vibram Fivefingers regularly for foot and leg strengthening […]
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The Evolution of Running in Humans: Why We Are Meant to Run
If you’ve been running for any length of time, you’ve probably received derisive comments and odd looks from friends/family regarding your running habit. “You’re going to ruin your knees” is a common one, “humans aren’t built to run long distances” is another. Well, I have news for these people – their scornful comments couldn’t be […]