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Why I Prefer Barefoot Shoes With Minimal Cushioning

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Paul Davis

I’ve just returned from a relaxing week of warmth and sun in Morocco. A holiday in Agadir on the Atlantic coast with little to do but sun bathe and stay fit. The boardwalk along the beach was an inviting place to … Continue reading →

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Why is it better to forefoot strike ?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Paul Davis

Evolution created you with a foot that is one of the most mechanically sophisticated parts of your body. You have a total of 52 bones in your two feet. That is 25% of all the bones in your body. So … Continue reading →

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So when did humans start heel striking ?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Paul Davis

Whether you know the answer to this depends on how old you are. If you are relatively young then you may assume we have been running like this for ever. The truth is that from the arrival of human being … Continue reading →

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