The Running Barefoot. The Running Barefoot » Just say, “No!” to Transition Footwear! (at least during the transition) Nike Free Run - Canada's Shoe Source. Running - Products - Free 5.0. VIVOBAREFOOT. How We're Wrecking Our Feet With Every Step We Take. Walking is easy. It’s so easy that no one ever has to teach you how to do it. It’s so easy, in fact, that we often pair it with other easy activities—talking, chewing gum—and suggest that if you can’t do both simultaneously, you’re some sort of insensate clod. So you probably think you’ve got this walking thing pretty much nailed. As you stroll around the city, worrying about the economy, or the environment, or your next month’s rent, you might assume that the one thing you don’t need to worry about is the way in which you’re strolling around the city.
Well, I’m afraid I have some bad news for you: You walk wrong. Look, it’s not your fault. Last year, researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, published a study titled “Shod Versus Unshod: The Emergence of Forefoot Pathology in Modern Humans?” Okay, so shoes can be less than comfortable. “Natural gait is biomechanically impossible for any shoe-wearing person,” wrote Dr. Simple. ChiRunning. Library Article. There is no question, the mind can (and more often than not, does) "convince" the body to run farther and faster than the body wants to. We believe it is one of the primary causes of injury. In an article from this month's Runner's World, the idea of "mind over body" is extolled as a positive thing, forcing you to extend your physical capabilities so that you can accomplish great deeds. In Chi Running we believe that the mind can support the body to "do more" than you would normally think possible — not by convincing or forcing the body to do so, but by supporting the body to do so.
There is no doubt that our bodies are capable of great things. All of our bodies, even those bodies that are generally not thought to be athletic, are capable of greatness. However, the mind really is in charge of nurturing that greatness. Your mind can be a great leader, or a tyrannical despot. Which type of leader would you choose to run your business, home or country? Library Article. What are the best running shoes for your feet? Minimal, no-nonsense running shoes. The running shoes listed below perform well for anyone working on their midfoot strike. They’re all minimal, flexible and light-weight. These aren’t the only shoes that are good, but they’re some of the best running shoes out there. Shoe companies are continuously designing new running shoes and releasing them monthly, so be sure to understand the requirements of a good minimal running shoe when shopping. Adidas Adizero Rocket Brooks Mach II Spikeless INOV-8 Talon 212 or Rocklite 295 Mizuno Wave Ronin 2 New Balance MT100 Newton Isaacs Nike Free 3.0 Puma Cabana Racer II Vibram Five Fingers KSO or Trek VivoBarefoot EVO Remember that when transitioning to minimal running shoes, a gradual change needs to be made.
For more detailed information on all of the above shoes, visit Danny’s blog. Resources to help you master the Chi Running basics: