Barefoot Running Basics
An in-depth guide for all levels of barefoot enthusiasts
Welcome to Barefoot Running Basics. Barefoot training and running has been on the up and up in recent years. While there hasn't been a plethora of research to explain all the angles of why this method is so effective, most athletes and amateurs alike who utilize barefoot techniques will preach to no end about the benefits of being barefoot. These benefits range form preventing stress and overuse injuries and elimination of those niggling sore joints and lower back. There is also reported benefits that include an increase in lower limb strength and improved balance. The current, emerging body of speculation would have us believe that training barefoot can even help you recover from lower limb and spinal injuries while preventing injury recurrences.
Obviously, the effectiveness and usefulness of going barefoot seems to be worth recognizing. However, the scattered availability of information makes it difficult to decipher the reasons for it's effectiveness. if only to make matters more confusing, particularly to newcomers to barefoot life, it is not as simple as taking off those old trainers and heading out for a run. This being the case it is my goal to consolidate the information available on barefoot training. In the following pages you will find information explaining the various advantages to barefoot running as well as what makes it so beneficial. Additionally, I will provide information and guidance on the appropriate technique for running barefoot, analysis regarding the available research and what the experts say. When I can, I will also provide product reviews of the barefoot products I have come across, as well as links to more in-depth product reviews and important websites for all barefoot enthusiasts. Finally, I will do my best to at least provide some worth while links to any pertinent information out there not provided on this site.
So please, have a look around and enjoy.
Obviously, the effectiveness and usefulness of going barefoot seems to be worth recognizing. However, the scattered availability of information makes it difficult to decipher the reasons for it's effectiveness. if only to make matters more confusing, particularly to newcomers to barefoot life, it is not as simple as taking off those old trainers and heading out for a run. This being the case it is my goal to consolidate the information available on barefoot training. In the following pages you will find information explaining the various advantages to barefoot running as well as what makes it so beneficial. Additionally, I will provide information and guidance on the appropriate technique for running barefoot, analysis regarding the available research and what the experts say. When I can, I will also provide product reviews of the barefoot products I have come across, as well as links to more in-depth product reviews and important websites for all barefoot enthusiasts. Finally, I will do my best to at least provide some worth while links to any pertinent information out there not provided on this site.
So please, have a look around and enjoy.
