Healthy Natural Supplements for Runners
Im a natural runner, meaning I run with my natural biomechanics when I run barefoot or when I’m running in my Vibram FiveFingers. What I […]
Articles by Bretta Riches
Body Can’t Absorb Impact in Heel Strike Running
Another suggestion as to why heel strike runners are more likely to injure as compared with runners who use a forefoot strike, is that the human body does not have the anatomy or the physiology to fully absorb impact during the touchdown phase, also known as the impact phase of heel strike running.
Is Running on Concrete Bad
Running on concrete has a bad rap because its commonly perceived to be hard on the legs, especially the knees and its believed that running on the […]
Heel Strike Runners Run Hard On Any Surface
Before I discovered forefoot running, I was a heel strike runner, but my problem with heel striking was my long list of injuries that just would not go away. I tried everything: buying thicker cushioned running shoes to running on softer surfaces, such as a treadmill or grass, but none of this worked.
Safe Running Shoes are the Cheapest, According to Study
In my opinion, safe running shoes are barefoot-inspired, but one study found that cheaper running shoes are safe for runners, too. In fact, they are safer than expensive, high-tech running shoes.