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Born to Run Farther with Dr. Irene Davis and Chris McDougall

May 21, 2021

55:02

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Chris McDougall

Irene Davis

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Episode notes

Introduction

5min

The Mismatch Theory of Evolution

2min

The Bobble Head Dolls

2min

The 26 Markers of Endurance Running

4min

The Rise and Fall of Running Shoes

2min

The Rise and Fall of the Running Shoe Industry

2min

The Importance of Comfort in Running

2min

The Evolution of Running

5min

The Importance of Shoes in Running

2min

10.

The Evolution of Barefoot Shoes

6min

11.

How to Change Your Running Form

4min

12.

The Efficiency of Running

3min

13.

The Effects of Running on Injury Rates

3min

14.

The Evolution of Human Performance

5min

15.

The Holy Grail to Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries

2min

16.

The Importance of Barefoot Shoes for Kids

2min

17.

The Importance of Mother Nature in Running Shoes

5min

18.

The Benefits of a Minimal Shoe

2min

19.

The Pros and Cons of Barefoot Running

6min

Why do humans have butt cheeks? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about the biomechanics of running with professor and running specialist Dr. Irene Davis, featuring Neil’s interview with author Chris McDougall.

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Thanks to our Patrons Stephan Hoffmann Arvidsson, Louis Palen, Kara Young,
Nick Skibicki, Jennifer Magnus, Ceasar Perez, Cameron Bishop,
dniel, Pouneh Golabian, and Coleman for supporting us this week.

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