Nature Journal Article on Barefoot Running

People who run long distances without shoes cushion the blow with their gait.
Lizzie Buchen

Barefoot runners may naturally cushion the impact of hitting the ground by landing on the balls of their feet.Rick Rycroft/AP Photo
Barefoot endurance runners may have a more cushioned ride than most people who run in shoes, according to a biomechanical analysis.

References
Lieberman, D. E. et al. Nature 463, 531-536 (2010).
Bramble, D. M. & Lieberman, D. E. Nature 432, 345-352 (2004).

To read article:
http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100126/full/news.2010.36.html

Video about research:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jrnj-7YKZE

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Okay Nachos, fess up... what workouts did you do this weekend?

I did a 90 min ski and a 15 K run.

Tim

Is a Cool Down Really Necessary?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/health/nutrition/15best.html?_r=1&nl=health&emc=healthupdateema5

Badass

http://www.chrismccormack.com/blog/ironmanhawaii

Hasselhoff would be proud.

There will be a NON-SANCTIONED group mountain bike ride tonite at 8pm at the Salt Docks in Parry Sound, followed by refreshments.

It will be dark, so lights are required.

CONGRATULATIONS TOM!

Congratulations to the latest Nacho Ironman finisher. Tom finished the Esprit (Iron Distance) Triathlon in Montreal on September 12, 2009 in a time of 11 hrs and 21 minutes.

Here are a few pics of Tom and his training partners: