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10.The “Transference Prayer”. The “Toe Star” is the prescribed physical alignment for the silent recitation of the Transference Prayer. We all know it, though we never speak of it. Now, the silence is broken: [Read more…] about Top Ten Reasons We Put Our Feet Together In A Circle

Here is an extract from a study published on the web site sportscience regarding barefoot running.

Running barefoot is associated with a substantially lower prevalence of acute injuries of the ankle and chronic injuries of the lower leg in developing countries, but well-designed studies of the effects of barefoot and shod running on injury are lacking. Laboratory studies show that the energy cost of running is reduced by about 4% when the feet are not shod. In spite of these apparent benefits, barefoot running is rare in competition, and there are no published controlled trials of the effects of running barefoot on simulated or real competitive performance.

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This isn’t about equipment, in fact to take on this event you probably need your equipment checked! Great article though to keep the motivational juices flowing through the coming winter months.

Around-the-Clock Footrace Embraces Rugged Landscape

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. A book on bare foot running that has recently gained a lot of interest.
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