I've Been Running Around Without Shoes On!

 I have been caught out a couple of times running around the park barefoot! 

 

To clarify - I have not had my shoes stolen, I have just seen a lot of research in support of barefoot running (as well as my own biomechanical assessments of barefoot running at university)! 



Now, this article is not to tell you to run around barefoot. I recommend doing your own research and making up your own mind. This article is to demonstrate the research that I do, and how this could impact what I advise.

 

Some of the best leaders in history, have been willing to get down and dirty. For centuries, Kings have lead their armies into battle, and modern royalty serve in the armed forces. The Grand Ol' Duke of York, while a nursery rhyme, is based on a true story of the Duke, who lead his men up a hill to battle an opposing force - he didn't sit at the bottom of the hill enjoying the sunshine. 

 

And that is what I will do. If I research something interesting, I will try it out, work out how best to do it, and see what benefits and negatives are associated with it. 

 

Barefoot running, although I have only been doing this a very short period of time, I am already noticing a better feeling running stride. 

 

I have tried fasting before - and although there are numerous reported benefits, I found that I became too obsessed with some methods. 

 

I often do circuits when training myself - because I have found numerous benefits within my research, and felt them within my own experiences.

 

I will try out new exercises I see online, to see how they feel and how practical they are for different people and abilities, before I even consider advising anyone else to do them. 

 

So, not only do I research, but I will try out a lot of my research, to ensure that my advice is the best possible advice you could receive. 




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