I saw a program on the adventure channel the other night about this guy who runs marathons all over California barefoot and has never had any injuries. Dismiss him as a crank if you want but some of the things he says about running technique and style make a lot of sense!!
www.runningbarefoot.org
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http://www.gordonpirie.com
I'm a convert, I do all my running in racing flats (30 miles a week) and I'm not particularly light or fast as advised by the popular running press. Since converting I've not had any injuries and I'm faster (good title then really) !
It's only the last thousand years we've taken to wearing shoes so there must be sonmething in it.
Don't fancy it January though.
I did have a quick go yesterday around the garden and it felt surprisingly comfortable. I wouldn't like to be seen on a public highway though - the police would probably assume that I'm some sort of sleep walker.
paving stone........OOOOWCH
The only draw back is the rubbish hidden in the sand. But i only needed 7 stitches in my heel after finding the broken bottle. (Cyprus, circa 1974)