Some barefoot runners heel strike first

NewsBot · Sep 26, 2011

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As part of my whirlwind trip to New York City, on Sunday morning I attended the NYC Barefoot Run. Rather than starting the race with the other runners, I opted to set up shop about a quarter mile from the starting line with my trusty high-speed video camera in tow. Managed to film all of the runners as they passed by, and got some great footage. Lot’s of interesting observations should come of this. Anyway, my messages for the day:
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Admin2 · Sep 26, 2011

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DaVinci · Sep 27, 2011

So much for the propaganda. Its just confirms what has been stated so many times. There is no one generic right way to run. Its individual.

Incidentally, treated another met stress fracture today in a barefooter :-(

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