• Should You Run Barefoot?

  • Jun 26 2024
  • Length: 15 mins
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Should You Run Barefoot?

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  • Was barefoot running a trend or is it actually something we should be progressing towards? Is the book Born to Run accurate in that barefoot running prevents injuries?

    In today's episode, Dr. Lisa explains what happens to a runner's gait when they switch from a shod running shoe to a barefoot shoe or barefoot. She answers questions like:

    • What is the research behind barefoot running?
    • When it is appropriate to run barefoot?
    • What are the pros and cons of barefoot running?
    • Should I progress towards running barefoot?
    • Are we really "Born to Run"?

    Research and Links:

    • Born to Run Book on Amazon
    • Runners Complete Program
    • https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-83056
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6604239/
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9741467/

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