Myths of Running: Forefoot, Barefoot and Otherwise

The New York Times published a very nice review article, including the latest research on running footstrike and running economy, that basically debunks all the “running barefoot-running on forefoot/midfoot is best” propaganda that has been spouted about over the last few years by the Church of Barefoot Running. It’s nice to finally see some common sense in the popular media these days regarding this topic

The New York Times published a very nice review article, including the latest research on running footstrike and running economy, that basically debunks all the “running barefoot-running on forefoot/midfoot is best” propaganda that has been spouted about over the last few years by the Church of Barefoot Running. It’s nice to finally see some common sense in the popular media these days regarding this topic

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Myths of Running: Forefoot, Barefoot and Otherwise

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