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  1. Twooms
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    Outside Magazine Article on Barefoot/Minimalist Running

    I do just that Dana and that is exactly my point, I do not get enjoyment from more minimal shoes so I use them for other purpose. I have a pair of...
    Post by: Twooms, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Proximal rocker bar on shoe can relieve tension on Achilles tendon in runners

    Where are you researching? I am very keen to get involved in this area of research also. Do you know are there any research PhD positions...
    Post by: Twooms, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Twooms
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    Outside Magazine Article on Barefoot/Minimalist Running

    Perhaps I am yet to be enlightened but for me the enjoyment of running is in the feel of different shoes, drawing comparisons between them and...
    Post by: Twooms, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Twooms
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    Outside Magazine Article on Barefoot/Minimalist Running

    Thanks Kevin, I think I have read that couple times before but a good refreshment nonetheless. I do have one query for you regarding your comments...
    Post by: Twooms, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Twooms
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    Proximal rocker bar on shoe can relieve tension on Achilles tendon in runners

    The Hoka shoes are extremely light for their size. There are two main models for road running, the Bondi B and the Stinson Tarmac. The Bondi has a...
    Post by: Twooms, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Twooms
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    Outside Magazine Article on Barefoot/Minimalist Running

    Out of interest is there an article you would recommend reading Kevin? I found the topic interesting but it was a glorification of Mark and an...
    Post by: Twooms, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Twooms
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    Proximal rocker bar on shoe can relieve tension on Achilles tendon in runners

    The modified shoe looks very like a Hoka, was this intended or have comparisons been drawn with these shoes? They too have a rocker and a very...
    Post by: Twooms, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Twooms
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    Proximal rocker bar on shoe can relieve tension on Achilles tendon in runners

    Is there any images available of what this rocker bar looked like?
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Evidence behind the 'barefoot running' headlines in the media - the Egg on Face Award

    Nice one, just as I suspected!
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 27, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance

    Will do thanks Simon, would "thank" if I knew how, still new to this forum!
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance

    Thanks Simon that would be great. I just came across your website a few weeks ago and will be signing up to years membership, should be some very...
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Twooms
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    Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance

    Thanks Simon, hopefully be on my way back to UK from Melbourne to study a phd by then so could be an ideal stop off. What topic will you be...
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance

    That's a fair enough arguement Ben Hur, like yourself some of my friends are middle distance runners and the mileage and hours they rack up are...
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Evidence behind the 'barefoot running' headlines in the media - the Egg on Face Award

    Has anyone on here tried or have experience of the "muscle stimulating" Mizuno Be shoes. These are the shoes mimicking ancient Samurai footwear...
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance

    Would love to be at that conference, sounds like some excellent research being done on an area which greatly interests me. Will they be speaking...
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance

    Post by: Twooms, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Twooms
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    Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance

    Great discussion here, what really interests me is why Hokas are working so well. Is it the increased cushioning, the wider straight last, or the...
    Post by: Twooms, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    A new running shoe aimed to prevent lesions and improve training management

    Fully agree Kevin, it may have some success at measuring risk factors for running injuries but attempting to make a shoe that helps to negate...
    Post by: Twooms, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Rearfoot vs. Midfoot vs. Forefoot Striking Running: Which is Best?

    Is there any research examining the biomechanical differences between running in a 12mm drop running shoe as opposed to a lower 0-4mm drop shoe? I...
    Post by: Twooms, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    The Effect of Running Shoes on Lower Extremity Joint Torques

    I've been scrolling through many forums on here for the past couple days trying to get my head around all the conflicting opinion on running shoes...
    Post by: Twooms, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Rearfoot vs. Midfoot vs. Forefoot Striking Running: Which is Best?

    He may call it a "natural forefoot strike pattern" but at least he is not spouting the premise that forefoot is for everyone, seems to make sense...
    Post by: Twooms, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthotics that don't fit in shoes

    Haha I love it :D, I am a county Cork man so I can totally understand his predicament, however where I'm from the three would be amalgamated and...
    Post by: Twooms, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthotics that don't fit in shoes

    'I wear glasses but would not let the optician choose my frames, so why should people let a podiatrist or orthotist dictate their footwear?’...
    Post by: Twooms, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Biomechanics graduate first post

    Hello to all, my name is Thomas and I am a graduate from Ireland with honors in BSc Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Sport ans Exercise...
    Thread by: Twooms, Jun 12, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Introductions
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