
The Real Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Running
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
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Running Barefoot
If I'm not in a racing flat or a lightweight training shoe, I feel stuck to the ground. The first time I ran anything barefoot was like 800 meters and I was stiff for three days afterwards. But what you're doing is you're moving load around. You can never get rid of it. So maybe the answer is if you have chronic knee conditions, then four foot striking and barefoot running potentially might be part of the treatment for your injuries. If you're prone to calf and Achilles and foot injuries, then actually you might be putting more onto those parts by running that way. And the same will be true for barefoot running. There are people for whom it will be
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