stephenhk23's Space http://stephenhk23.posterous.com Most recent posts at stephenhk23's Space posterous.com Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:37:18 -0800 Dr. Mark's brilliant Natural Running video http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/dr-marks-brilliant-natural-running-video http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/dr-marks-brilliant-natural-running-video Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is not only FAST (he won the US Air Force Marathon this year), he's committed to understanding the facts of barefoot running (and minimalist, too).As a physician, professor, and owner of Two Rivers Treads running shoe store, Mark is all about getting people running safely, enjoyably, and easily. Plus, he's a really nice guy.Mark just released an incredible video about "Natural Running." His emphasis in the video is about running barefoot, but his point is that if you run with a natural gait, you may be fine in a minimialist running shoe, too.Check out this video and... Read full post here

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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:37:26 -0800 4 Reasons NOT to Run Barefoot http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/4-reasons-not-to-run-barefoot http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/4-reasons-not-to-run-barefoot Being barefoot and running barefoot is a blissful and consciousness-expanding endeavor. The feedback supplied from the ground is powerful enough to force even experienced runners to try it for only a mile or so, if they make it that far. Barefoot running, however wonderful, should not be subscribed to dogmatically.There are myriad resources available expounding on the benefits of being barefoot. Most of their reasons, methods, and warnings have merit. Unfortunately many of them sway to heavily towards the one-size-fits-all solution.Experiencing life unshod isn’t always the best option. Putting on a pair of huaraches or other minimalist shoes can serve... Read full post here

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:36:53 -0800 5 Common Stride Missteps http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/5-common-stride-missteps http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/5-common-stride-missteps Let us guess, you ditched the cushioned clodhoppers only to find a new host of issues to deal with. Blisters on the bottom of your feet? Sore hips? Calves aching so much you can’t walk? Soak in some Epsom Salt and give yourself a break. No one said changing a lifetime of running habits overnight would be easy. No matter what shoe (or lack thereof) you wear, if you don’t change your stride, it won’t matter.  Not sure if you’re “doing it right?” Below are five common missteps to set your stride straight.Misstep #1 Incorrect Stride RateWhen it comes to... Read full post here

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