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And believe it or not, this is how you used to run as a kid, without even thinking about it. Unfortunately for most adults, it is commonly believed that in order to run, play, or do anything outside, you must wear appropriate shoes — most often cushioned, heavy, thick-heeled trainers or sneakers. Natural Running Ramblings and Coaching, Marin, California. Barefoot Running FAQ. Abebe Bikila, Ethiopian who trained for and won the 1960 Olympic marathon while barefoot.
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Shaun Daws from Beginning Barefoot. For millions of years, our ancestors spread around the globe, treading the earth barefoot over all manner of terrain. As we walked and ran, our feet developed an intricate web of nerves, matched only by those in our hands, which allow us to sense the smallest deviations in the ground. They became capable of withstanding fierce heat and blistering cold by altering the flow of blood and fluids found in our soles. Fivefingers Barefoot Shoes.
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