Forefoot Running in the Nike Frees – Bad Idea
Forefoot running in the Nike Frees might be challenging, especially for ex-heel strike runners.
Month: May 2015
Barefoot Running May Help With Extreme Bunion Pain
Standard running shoes affect plantar loading characteristics that accelerate bunion growth and later in life, leads to extreme bunion pain. Who needs that?
Avoid Staring Straight Ahead While Running
Staring straight ahead while running slows optic flow and increases visual impressions of spatial displacement which may influence fatigue.
Soleus Strain When Learning Forefoot Running
Many forefoot runners who’ve switched from heel strike running experience soleus pain. This is common and occurs because the soleus muscles are NOT used the […]
Avoiding Proprioceptive Loss Prevents Injuries When Forefoot Running
Barefoot-like footwear results in proprioceptive gains and marked reductions in joint instability during forefoot running.