How Meb Keflezighi's Change in Foot Strike Helped Him Win The Boston Marathon

How Meb Keflezighi’s Change in Foot Strike Helped Him Win The Boston Marathon

17/02/2024 Bretta Riches 0

Prior to 2014, Meb Keflezighi was a Nike athlete who ran with a heavy heel strike and struggled endlessly with injuries. In 2011, Meb signed with Sketchers, which markets their running shoes as ‘anti-heel striking’ footwear because the shoe has a rocker-designed underfoot that encourages a mid-foot to forefoot strike. It was the change in foot strike that enabled Meb to train more because he was injuring less, allowing him to bank more meaningful gains in performance whereby in 2014 he became the first American man to win the Boston Marathon since 1983! Foot strike matters!

How Should Your Torso Be When Running? Rotating!

How Should Your Torso Be When Running: Rotating!

06/01/2024 Bretta Riches 2

Research has revealed that letting your torso slighty rotate, or twist side-to-side when running is the most efficient way to use your torso because it was a critical component in reducing all-around impact levels off the lower back, while reducing mechanical loads and muscular efforts off the leg as compared with a stiff torso!


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Do Minimalist Shoes Hurt Your Knees?

Do Minimalist Shoes Hurt Your Knees? NO!

01/01/2024 Bretta Riches 0

The science is settled that minimalist running shoes are significantly safer for your knees than standard running shoes. This is because bending strain and rotational stress are greatly reduced off the knee in minimalist shoes as more controlled pronation is engaged as well as higher cadence, which minimizes impact at the knee, too!


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Why is Running on Your Forefoot Better?

Why is Running on Your Forefoot Better

24/12/2023 Bretta Riches 0

One of the greatest advantages of forefoot striking when running is it was found to significantly increase cadence, which results in less time for abnormal foot motions to take hold and prevents impacts from reaching pain-inducing levels than heel strike running. Basically, forefoot running is better because it results in a contact with the ground that’s so brief that many forms of impact are not fully produced or even produced at all!

Saguaro Vitality III Review

Saguaro Vitality III Review

06/11/2023 Bretta Riches 9

Long distance running, walking or hiking in dry or wet, sloppy conditons on harsh roads and rocky routes just got easier with the Saguaro Vitality III. These barefoot shoes are built with similar quality as Vivobarefoot, but at a cheaper price point that anyone can afford! Also, the shoes meshy upper makes the Vitality III super fun for water sports, but more important, the barefoot-first design makes the Vitality III the perfect introductory shoe for anyone looking to explore barefoot running!

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