Comments on: Barefoot running: Is this new trend healthy? http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/03/08/barefoot_running/ How The Mind/Body Connection Can Help You Achieve Your Perfect Weight Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:26:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kevin http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/03/08/barefoot_running/comment-page-1/#comment-383 Kevin Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:07:26 +0000 http://healthymindfitbody.com/?p=528#comment-383 Yes, good point Stacey. I'd like to start from the beginning however, and point out that there has never been a study done showing that running shoes prevent injuries. Where possible, I like to go with the more natural approach, which I believe is erring on the safe side. Yes, good point Stacey. I’d like to start from the beginning however, and point out that there has never been a study done showing that running shoes prevent injuries. Where possible, I like to go with the more natural approach, which I believe is erring on the safe side.

]]> By: Wes http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/03/08/barefoot_running/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Wes Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:06:51 +0000 http://healthymindfitbody.com/?p=528#comment-381 Good point, Stacey. Empirical validation is key to discovering the truth in these matters. However, the shape and function of the human foot evolved before any shoes were in sight, so at least this perspective is in line with that. Good point, Stacey. Empirical validation is key to discovering the truth in these matters. However, the shape and function of the human foot evolved before any shoes were in sight, so at least this perspective is in line with that.

]]> By: Tina Hagar http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/03/08/barefoot_running/comment-page-1/#comment-375 Tina Hagar Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:33:37 +0000 http://healthymindfitbody.com/?p=528#comment-375 Wow! I really want some vibrams now! I'm not into running but I lobe the idea of short sprints in the beach! I think those shoes would be good for someone like me to get into running without wearing shoes that can cause injuries. I can't wait for the Mark Sisson interview! Thanks for taking the idea up! Wow! I really want some vibrams now!
I’m not into running but I lobe the idea of short sprints in the beach! I think those shoes would be good for someone like me to get into running without wearing shoes that can cause injuries.
I can’t wait for the Mark Sisson interview! Thanks for taking the idea up!

]]> By: Kevin http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/03/08/barefoot_running/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Kevin Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:19:29 +0000 http://healthymindfitbody.com/?p=528#comment-374 Good ideas, thanks! Good ideas, thanks!

]]> By: stacey Richardson http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/03/08/barefoot_running/comment-page-1/#comment-373 stacey Richardson Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:50:14 +0000 http://healthymindfitbody.com/?p=528#comment-373 Good thoughts, but perhaps you should go directly to the website where this research has been published and read the fine print, pasted below: We emphasize, however, that this hypothesis on injury has yet to be tested and that there have been no direct studies on the efficacy of forefoot strike running or barefoot running on injury. from Lieberman's website, http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/ Good thoughts, but perhaps you should go directly to the website where this research has been published and read the fine print, pasted below:

We emphasize, however, that this hypothesis on injury has yet to be tested and that there have been no direct studies on the efficacy of forefoot strike running or barefoot running on injury.

from Lieberman’s website,
http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/

]]> By: Barefoot Hiking http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/03/08/barefoot_running/comment-page-1/#comment-372 Barefoot Hiking Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:00:52 +0000 http://healthymindfitbody.com/?p=528#comment-372 I think Ken Bob is correct in stating that switching from running shoes to Vibrams without first running barefoot is "having it backwards." It's also important, in my opinion, to "recalibrate" the soles of the feet with some barefoot walking outdoors or, better yet, barefoot hiking on well-maintained trails before trying barefoot running. Click on the words "barefoot hiking" above for an article on the benefits of strengthening our feet through walking barefoot in nature. I think Ken Bob is correct in stating that switching from running shoes to Vibrams without first running barefoot is “having it backwards.”

It’s also important, in my opinion, to “recalibrate” the soles of the feet with some barefoot walking outdoors or, better yet, barefoot hiking on well-maintained trails before trying barefoot running.

Click on the words “barefoot hiking” above for an article on the benefits of strengthening our feet through walking barefoot in nature.

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