Running Injuries: It’s Not You, It’s Your Shoes and Bad Research
Footstrike & footwear, predictors of running injuries, but injury rates remain high as clinical interventions does not reflect this scientific understanding
Articles by Bretta Riches
Forefoot Striking – Shoes vs Barefoot
Every year, you’ll find running-related injuries very high. This is why many runners are transitioning away from heel striking to forefoot striking. To a new forefoot […]
More Research Implies Learning Barefoot Running on Asphalt Better than Grass
More research, building on a smattering of other studies, finds that learning barefoot running on asphalt is safer than grass.
Barefoot Running, “Laser-Like” Precision on Foot Strike Awareness
More evidence suggests barefoot running trumps minimalist shoes in optimizing foot strike awareness.
Runners Wear Orthotics Because Cushioned Shoes Cause Frontal Plane Movements of the Foot
Most runners rely on orthotics because cushioned running shoes cause unwanted foot movements during running.