Yoshi Yoshino - Benefits of barefoot running!
Yoshi Yoshino stayed at the hostel and taught us about the benefits of running barefoot!
Listen to the PBS interview:
http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=7294
“There isn’t a lot of scientific study on barefoot training. Research
has shown that wearing shoes to exercise takes more energy, and
that barefoot runners use about 4% less oxygen than shod runners.
Other studies suggest barefoot athletes naturally compensate for
the lack of cushioning and land more softly than runners in shoes,
putting less shock and strain on the rest of the body. Barefoot
runners also tend to land in the middle of their foot, which can
improve running form and reduce injury.”
more info:
Barefoot Running Research - www.sportsci.org/jour/0103/mw.htm.
Rubber Feet - http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/