Have you ever noticed how good it feels to pull off your running shoes after a good workout? The socks are soaked with sweat, and as you peel them off, Air Jordan 4s it as if your feet finally get to have a breath of air. Oh, to wiggle the toes and to feel the fresh air cool against the wet skin. It no wonder why some runners are finding the need to simply skip the shoe thing altogether and just let their soles go free. Those of us that observe runners run barefoot question why. Meanwhile, there is another group of shod runners and non runners alike, that are beginning to question if running footwear is in fact helpful or harmful. The idea behind why many believe natural running (barefoot running) is more beneficial than running in traditional running shoes, is that the human foot was designed to have its own measure of natural cushioning, and a shoe can actually shield the body from this benefit. The design of many running shoes, they say, actually causes the foot to land in an improper position (heel strike) and this can lead to injuries.
The benefits
Proponents of natural running suggest that there are important benefits. First, the muscles of the feet are strengthened. Since shoes do much of the foot work for it, going without will bolster those little used muscles, making the foot what it was meant to be. Second, running barefoot encourages proper foot and body mechanics, whereas shoes can force improper foot and body mechanics. Third, having the bare foot against natural surfaces increases sensory perception, adding to the pleasure of running. Lastly, running barefoot is easier, and a runner will be faster and less inclined to injury. According to Michael Warbutton, from Gateway Physiotherapist Australia, related chronic injuries to bone and connective tissue in the legs are rare in developing countries, where most people are habitually barefooted. you need to know
As it is with any type of transition, if you are thinking of giving natural running a try, do not jump right into Jordan Retro 10 it with both bare feet. The body will need time to adjust and strengthen. Ease into your mileage, starting out with a short run, and then add to it as you listen to your body. The typical transition time is 3 to 4 weeks, and by then 80% or more of your running will be shoeless.
For the times when running barefoot is not possible, there are a few transitional shoes up and coming. An article by Amy Cortese, published last month in the New York Times, states that companies like Vibram, Feelmax and Terra Plana are challenging the running shoe status quo with thin sole designs meant to combine the benefits of going barefoot with a layer of protection. our ever evolving world of athletic philosophies, sometimes stepping back to it used to be could be our greatest step forward.
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