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The Benefits and History of Barefoot Running
TLDR Barefoot running, a trend that started in 2009, is believed by some to be better for the body than running with shoes. Proponents argue that running without shoes allows for a more natural running form, reduces the risk of injury, and distributes the force of impact more evenly throughout the body.
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Barefoot running is a trend that started in 2009 and has gained attention, with some people believing that running without shoes can be better for your body than running with shoes.
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The history of running shoes dates back a couple of hundred years, with the invention of rubber soles and the term "sneakers" coming from their quietness, and the modern running shoe being traced back to the 1970s with Nike's Waffle shoe.
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The book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougal argues that modern running shoes are causing injuries and suggests that running barefoot is better for our bodies based on the experiences of the Tara Humara Indians who have been running barefoot for centuries without injury.
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Christopher McDougal's book "Born to Run" and a study by Daniel Lieberman both argue that running barefoot is better for our bodies and reduces the risk of injury compared to running in modern shoes, which has led to a growing interest in barefoot running.
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Barefoot running proponents argue that modern shoes cause biomechanical disorders like pronation and supination, and that running or walking barefoot can fix these issues by allowing the feet's nerve endings to provide feedback when making contact with the ground.
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Barefoot running proponents argue that running without shoes allows for a more natural running form, such as landing on the midfoot or ball of the foot instead of heel striking, which is more common when wearing shoes.
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Barefoot running can range from completely barefoot to wearing minimalist shoes, and some people advocate for going barefoot in all aspects of life, not just for running.
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Barefoot running can be beneficial because it allows the arch of the foot to act as a spring and the calf muscle to act as a shock absorber, whereas heel striking can lead to injuries and send shock waves of force to the knees and hips.
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Running on the balls of the feet can lead to overload in the calf muscles and extreme soreness, but it also allows for the force of impact to be distributed more evenly throughout the body.
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Running barefoot or with minimal footwear can distribute the force of impact to the calf and Achilles tendon, reducing the risk of injury to the knees and hips.
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