Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Golden Harper
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Apr 24, 2024 In a fascinating conversation, Golden Harper—lifelong runner, biomechanics expert, and founder of Altra Footwear—dives deep into the revolution of running shoes. He discusses how traditional footwear harms foot health and the importance of barefoot techniques for injury prevention. Harper shares insights on the evolution of minimalist shoes and their impact on running dynamics. He also highlights the mental and physical aspects of ultra-running, emphasizing the balance needed for both performance and enjoyment in the sport.
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Modern Shoes and Horse-Riding Boots
- Most modern shoes deform feet like horse-riding boots, originating from the Middle Ages.
- This design, adopted for stirrups, became fashionable and proliferated, impacting foot health.
Negative Effects of Modern Shoes
- Modern shoes cause various foot problems like plantar fasciosis, bunions, and neuromas.
- Populations not wearing modern shoes experience almost no chronic foot conditions.
Shoes: Deforming, Not Protecting
- Shoes deform, destabilize, and weaken feet, contradicting their intended protective purpose.
- This negatively impacts the entire body's kinetic chain, leading to injuries in shins, knees, hips, and lower back.
