Barefoot running promotes a more natural foot strike, characterized by landing on the mid-foot or forefoot instead of the ...

2 Department of Physiology, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3 Department of Movement Science, Biomechanics, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ...

Ermias came up with the idea of hiking barefoot and, eventually, he ran barefoot in the Predator 5km race - organised by the ...

There’s nothing quite like running in minimalist running shoes. They have thin soles, are flexible, and are optimized for responsiveness, so you can get a better feel for the earth beneath your ...

Background Advocates of barefoot running suggest that it is more natural and may be a way to minimise injury risk. In contrast, opponents believe shoes are needed to adequately cushion and support the ...

Would you try barefoot training? An expert explains why it might be time to stop wearing trainers during your workouts. Now that some restrictions have eased and gyms have reopened, many of us ...

Sulatha Kamath, a 73-year-old from Mangaluru, defies age norms by participating in marathons and track events barefoot. She took up running later in life, finding it both therapeutic and empowering.