Barefoot Running
Yet another great article that goes into more detail about why running shoes are bad for us. Big thanks to Chris G. for sending me this article.
“Scientists have found that those who run barefoot, or in minimal footwear, tend to avoid “heel-striking,” and instead land on the ball of the foot or the middle of the foot. In so doing, these runners use the architecture of the foot and leg and some clever Newtonian physics to avoid hurtful and potentially damaging impacts, equivalent to two to three times body weight, that shod heel-strikers repeatedly experience.”
Read full article here.
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Friday’s WOD:
“Cindy”
As many rounds as possible in 20 minutes:
5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Squats
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Saturday’s WOD:
5 Rounds
2 1/2 minutes to complete:
7 Power Cleans
21 Wall Balls
Burpees for REPS
REST 1 minutes between rounds
