An article published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (Peer Reviewed) titled Four-week habituation to simulated barefoot running improves running economy when compared with
I have blogged about these shoes before but I couldn’t help sharing my thoughts again. The Vibram Lontra has changed winter running for me. OUTSTANDING!! I just completed
Plantar fasciitis is an epidemic in our society that plagues not only runners, but even sedentary individuals. The most likely explanation for the condition is overuse to the
Below is a excerpt from Pete Larson’s blog, The Run Blogger, where he addresses the future of minimalist shoes. For those who aren’t familiar with Pete, check out
Have you ever started out with a group of runners and they “take off” right from the start and you find yourself breathing heavy and struggling to keep
Running Times published a section in this month’s magazine discussing common mistakes that runners make. I’d like to focus this weeks blogs on a few of these
“STRETCHING” Stretching has long been a hot topic among distance runners. I don’t do any static stretching. I have found that the best way for me to stay
One of the best books available that every runner should read is Phil Maffetone’s The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. Many of the posts I write
The majority of literature surrounding energy gels or goos tends to be regarding which brand or flavor to use, and at what point of training to ingest them.
Many of you reading this may have suffered from plantar fasciitis for years and were probably told to keep your motion control running shoes on and wear orthotics.
Article originally posted by USAT certified coach Michael Ricci at: http://d3multisport.com/race-day-planning/bike-and-run-pacing-for-triathletes/ Many athletes have a hard time with regard to intensity. We all work hard in our daily
Is it normal to get blisters from running? Well, obviously blisters aren’t normal, but maybe it’s ok from picking up the pace a bit? Right? Very similar to
I am very excited to announce that my interactive textbook is now available on the iPad through the iBookstore. This is a great tool for anyone who wants
Dr. Mark’s Weekly Tip: Elastic Recoil Is Like Saving Money in The Bank Originally posted at: http://naturalrunningcenter.com/2012/11/13/dr-marks-weekly-tip-elastic-recoil-saving-money-bank/ Posted on 13 November 2012 Elastic recoil leads to a more
What? I love my Garmin!!! How could you say that!!! I’m sure most of you reading this experienced the above thought. Why would I comment negatively on a
Endurance athletes like marathon runners may be more susceptible to colds and infections following a long run or endurance event. Over the years a large body of research
Just a little something to think about. (Excerpt from my upcoming book Running in a Minimalist Shoe) Have you ever wondered why we have toes? Consider the intricacy
Finally the decision has been made to cancel the New York City Marathon. It is very unfortunate that they waited so long to make this decision. Many people
Great read below on the misconceptions of minimalist shoes by Jim Hixson of the Feet for Life Motion Center (http://www.motioncenterstl.com/) by Jim Hixson. 1. There is no correct way
Working your heart by Mark Originally appeared at : http://www.markallenonline.com/maoArticles.aspx?AID=2 Use your heart rate monitor During my 15 years of racing in the sport of triathlons I searched for those
Originally appeared at: http://therunningbug.co.uk/training/food-and-weight-loss/b/weblog/archive/2012/10/12/is-there-a-perfect-weight-for-running-fast.aspx#.UHgKHqKFY6w.twitter There’s no escaping it, you won’t see many overweight elite runners. We knowrunning helps you lose weight, but how much weight, and what sort
Below is an article written by Camille Herron discussing how she became an elite marathoner as she transitioned into minimalist running shoes. Camille is a 2008 and 2012
Below is a great read on Aerobic training that appeared at: http://fitnessintuition.com/2009/08/09/five-arguments-for-aerobic-running/ In recent articles, I’ve talked about the training methods of Arthur Lydiard. The cornerstone of Lydiard-style
For the past 3 years, my use of orthotics in treating foot conditions, especially plantar fasciitis, has greatly decreased. As a result of being one of the leading
In efforts to resolve those butterflies in everyone’s stomach, here are some tips to consider for your upcoming race. The first mile. It’s common to hear others say,
Originally appeared in: http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/sharing-insights-minimalist-shoes-worn-athletes-recent-olympics Even a month after the end of the Olympics, I still get questions about the bright yellow shoes I am wearing. People often ask
Watch a group of elite runners warming up and you won’t see any of them bending over trying to reach their toes. Instead, you’ll see athletes moving their
Excerpt from the book, Tread Lightly by Pete Larson and Bill Katovsky. Here they discuss a very interesting point that I have been referring to – we have
Taken from the book Tread Lightly by Pete Larson and Bill Katovsky. http://www.treadlightlybook.com/ Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is a family physician and the owner of the nation’s first minimalist
As more runners are hearing about minimalist shoes, they are finding that they were actually running incorrectly in their traditional running shoes. Here is yet another example of
Unfortunate and sad news again in the running community as Ryan Hall has announced he is dropping out of the New York City Marathon due to “several nagging
Article originally appeared at: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/local_news/hear_me_out/hear-me-out-barefoot-running-vs-running-shoes-which-is-better PHOENIX – Each Sunday, ABC15.com debuts an Arizona issue – along with two opposing sides on the topic. Don’t worry, you always have
Taken from The Science of Running By Steve Magness. Available at www.ScienceofRunning.com. In the research literature there has been a trend towards the recommendation of high intensity versus
Below is an article that I wrote for Vibram USA’s education program over a year ago demonstrating the changes and benefits we are seeing from wearing minimalist shoes.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Barefoot runner visits Eagle on Saturday by Derek Franz dfranz@eaglevalleyenterprise.com Rae Heim, 18, has been running barefoot across the country since April 1, when
By DR. DALE BUCHBERGER Originally appeared at http://auburnpub.com/columnists/dale_buchberger/the-good-and-bad-of-barefoot-running-and-minimalist-footwear/article_8ff74449-988d-5345-8eb0-d8c80e563a93.html The topic of barefoot running is one that will draw mixed opinions not only from health care professionals, but also
You may have seen clinics popping up around the U.S. in speciality running stores offering an evening workshop with something known as “Good Form Running.” What exactly is
