Latest Run Natural Blog Posts
July 22, 2010
Pronation Continues to Be in Question
When one of Nike’s top researchers, Gordon Valiant the head of biomechanics at the Nike Sport Research Laboratory, comes out and says “despite over 20 years of stability elements being incorporated in running footwear there is, as yet, no established clinically based evidence for their provision,” you know something can’t quite be right. As supportive shoes, inserts, and pronation devices continue to both be questioned by the general populace as well as fairing poorly in clinical research, it’s ever so important to listen closely to your body, do your own research, and run natural.
Click Here For Article...June 30, 2010
Minimalist Running…but it does make you stronger!
For some of us it’s not about speed. Barefoot and minimalist runners do it for the freedom, the sense of invigorating health and organic instincts. It’s the same reason we run trails instead of roads. Sure we could go faster on roads, it’s just that trails are more fun.
Click Here For Article...June 24, 2010
Ultra Marathon Champion takes on Minimalist Running
Whether you follow ultra marathon running or not, Hal Koerner qualifies as a stud athlete. As a retail store owner and two time defending Western States 100 champion, Hal knows running. In a recent interview from competitor.com, Hal talks about the upcoming Western States 100 World Championship. With the race on Saturday June 26th, Hals calm thoughtful answers are impressive. What really impressed us at Runnatural are his responses to the minimalist movement.
Click Here For Article...RunNatural.org - Run as Nature Intended
RunNatural.org seeks to provide a more natural running experience for everyone---to give people the knowledge to allow them to run as nature intended. Through proper running technique and natural principles, we believe runners can reduce injury, run faster and more efficient, and enjoy their sport more. We hope to provide knowledge and information to better your training for whatever race of life you may be participating in. We are not barefoot zealots and shoe haters, but rather a passionate group of runners who seeks to invoke change within the running industry to make running better for all runners.
The research is clear: Cushioning is for feet, not for joints! We truly are "Born to Run" as Chris McDougal has pointed out so eloquently as of late with his New York Times Bestselling book.
This site is dedicated to natural running based on proper running technique. Visit our blog, check out our media (pictures and videos of athletes striving to learn to run more naturally, learn to transition to minimalist or barefoot running, follow us on twitter, or join us on Facebook. We seek for all runners, barefoot or shod to be able to run more naturally and we will review footwear as well and discuss the benefits and set backs of each in regards to each.
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