Barefoot running mechanics paper

The cult of evolution was popularized by folks who did not want to be held to a universal moral code.  Trying to use evolution as a scientific argument for anything is problematic at best.  

Because matter that well always existed and wasn't created or anything and happened to all always exist in one place kind of got tired of being all in one place and went boom in a big kind of bang, even though there might not have been any air to hear it go boom, the universe came from this bang, and well continues to expand despite the fact that the bang should have a diminishing impact on this because it is no longer propelling objects away.. well and there was some water I guess and some rocks on this one planet like thing near this star and well then these people climbed out of the water and ran without shoes and um ok so run barefoot.  Any questions? 

Riding a unicycle maybe...how do I mount the aerobars though.

And they are still trying to draft!

I think some of you miss one of the big reasons for barefoot running.  It's to help you learn to be a midfoot or forfoot striker.  And I know some of you are going to say that heel striking is fine if it's under your cog, but i would have to disagree.  Only because it's nearly impossible to heel strike directly under your cog.  Also, when you heel strike out in front of your body it is actually stopping you.  When your heel hits there is a instantaneous point in time where your body is completely stopped.  This is why heel striking causes more stress in your joints etc. 

It's fine to disagree, but i have seen the benefits first hand.  My friend started running in the 5 finger shoes (close to barefoot) and it totally changed his stride and where he lands on his feet.  He didn't have many injuries running in regular shoes, but the dr said his knees were totally messed up (he's 28).  He was having major pain in his knees.  After wearing them for 5 months his pain is way less.  He still puts on shoes to do trail runs etc, but his form and where he strikes the ground have totally changed because of the 5 fingers he's been wearing.

There may be some people out there that heel stike close to their cog, but i'm guessing the majority of people with injuries stide way out and hit on their heels.  I think doing some barefoot running in the grass a few times a week would help a lot of people.  Look at it like drills in the pool.  Thats my 2 cents anyway.

http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/

Lol yeah i know...Seems like this is all anyone's been talking about lately.

Ohh and....lol

Rick

Blunt, matter of fact and opinionated. Deal with it.