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{{fact}}. And which are not caused by their occupation?
The point is that world-class runners from countries in which most people train barefoot have far fewer foot defects than people from rich countries who are engaged in the exact same occupation. What does {{fact}} mean?
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The point is that world-class runners from countries in which most people train barefoot have far fewer foot defects than people from rich countries who are engaged in the exact same occupation. What does {{fact}} mean?
How do you know this? Is there any real data on this topic?
Hartman's work with over 100 world class athletes is "real data". Aside from that, there's a great deal of literature about overpronation, probably the most common bio-mechanical foot defect in runners from rich countries. Additionally, has been conducting research about this topic for a while. In fact, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation published a couple of months ago, saying that running shoes often increases joint torques at the hip, knee and ankle. Their study did include athletes and did look at long term bio-mechanical defects in those who wore sneakers of varying degrees of padding.
You may not be able to find all of this data for free from your computer desk, but it does exist.
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After reading a HN linked article on barefoot running I did some research and bought my first pair of VFF about 2 months ago. Bought my second pair, Treks, two weeks ago for every day and use the first pair for running only. For me it has been a lifestyle changer. My feet and legs want to walk or run all the time. I'm frustrated by rainy days that leave me cooped up in the office. My wife says I get grumpy if I don't…
I just yesterday upgraded to the KSO Treks after about five months in regular KSOs because..... - I hadn't done the tape mod, so the straps frayed and eventually broke. - The Treks have more waterproof materials. - I managed to slice up the soles. The Treks have thicker soles. I'm looking forward to a run in the rain today :)