ESPN recently conducted an informal poll asking:
“A recent theory in the running world proposes that running without shoes is better for you. Would you consider running barefoot?”
The result? The average from coast-to-coast shows 34% would give it a try…
Below are the results from over 6,000 respondents across the country.  Quite promising data despite nearly 40 [...]

MacDougall explains. “The foot is the greatest disciplinarian. You can’t over-pronate, can’t over-train, can’t over-stride … if you do anything wrong, the foot will tell you `uh uh, don’t do that’. Shoes are like morphine: a sedative that deadens the pain.”

I’ve been looking at runner’s stride more and more. I’ve covered this in a previous post however I must admit that my concern for runner’s health is concerning me more and more.

Last night Andrew and I got the children off to bed, brewed an herby pot of chamomile tea, and snuggled deeply into our matching, fuzzy-red La-Z-Boy recliners. The DVD selection for the evening: “Amelie” in French with English subtitles.
It had been a few years since I watched a subtitled movie, so it took [...]

When you start running barefoot the sole of your foot seems to get tender very quickly and for me it has meant a reduction in training miles.

When you think about someone running barefoot, you might think “I could never do that, my feet are too _____”. The fact of the matter is YOU too can walk, hike, dance, and run barefoot! Read on for the 5 tips to get you started.

I’ll admit I raised an eyebrow when I heard of barefoot running, but I asked myself why not. My initial concerns were merely a reflection of what most shoe companies and allopathic doctors a like drill into our heads. Though I am not a barefoot runner as of yet, I am all about getting back [...]

The pleasure that comes from trail running or trail walking is universal. No matter your race, color, religion, political affiliation or culture, we enjoy reconnecting with nature. Now, open trails that were once used by the railways coast-to-coast, and you have over 1,400 trails to explore. You can even volunteer as a GPS mapper and [...]

Low/flat arches, high arches, normal/neutral arches. You’ve heard these terms, and like many, probably look to athletic shoes manufacturers (and running magazines) to point you in the right direction. To cure the handicap you seemingly poses. But do you?
I personally have somewhat low/flat arches. Yet, I’ve been running injury free for [...]

With all the barefoot running buzz it seems little spotlight is put on the simple pleasure and benefit of barefoot walking.