Drop The Running Shoes

22 July, 2010 Update
NPR: For Humans, Slow And Steady Running Won The Race

Update: NPR covers the new research too: Study: Humans Were Born To Run Barefoot

This is another article about running similar to the earlier post: Run Like A Persistence Hunter

Via SciAm: Running Shoes Jog Joints

This is why I like running in plain "water shoes".

Run Like A Persistence Hunter

I was riveted when I read an excerpt of 'Born To Run' in Denver's 5280 Magazine and afterward immediately added the book to my Amazon wishlist.

Now the NYT has taken up the paradox of if humans are made for running long distances then why are there so many injuries?

See: The Human Body Is Built for Distance

Running on only artificial surfaces and in high-tech shoes can change the biomechanics of running, increasing the risks of injury.

What’s the solution? Slower, easier training over a long period would most likely help; so would brief walk breaks, which mimic the behavior of the persistence hunter. And running on a variety of surfaces and in simpler shoes with less cushioning can restore natural running form.

A Dog That Does Not Play Is A Depressed Dog

Another reminder that dogs need to get outside for a walk and play every day.

Via PsychToday: How Outdoor Play Can Cure Depression in Dogs