Barefoot Running

Born To Run Author a supporter of Barefoot Running

Author Christopher McDougall set off the barefoot running trend a few years ago when he released his book, Born To Run. The writer has long since stopped wearing thick cushioned running shoes that rose to popularity in the 1980s and 90s from brands such as Nike and Adidas. McDougall’s belief in barefoot running stems in … Continue reading

Barefoot running is becoming a popular running trend that has been permeating through the running and jogging communities. The act of running without shoes changes more about the motions of your stride than you may think, and choosing to run without shoes is not the only adjustment you will have to make. Whenever you run … Continue reading

Cushioning in Running Shoes May Not Be Important

In the world of running, opinions vary greatly over how much cushioning in a pair of shoes is best to prevent running injuries. Many argue that simply going barefoot is the safest option. However, some experts claim that shoes don’t matter at all in avoiding injuries, and that individual biomechanical factors like BMI and pronation … Continue reading