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Like every fitness activity, running has its niches. Some people want to fight for first-place finishes, others cover wildly long distances in ultrarunning and cross country. For diehard minimalists, ...

Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...

You might have noticed a buzz on social media about barefoot running, with many proponents breathlessly describing it as the most natural way to run. But not everyone is a fan. The claims made about ...

It’s a small, but yet remarkable, sample size. Writing in response to a late August column about the history of minimalist running, two men emailed almost immediately after its publication. Although ...

Rik Scarce, a Skidmore College sociology professor, has produced a documentary, "Impact," on the debate over barefoot running versus running in shoes. Rik Scarce, 62, of Averill Park, discovered the ...

Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod. The first time he tried it two years ago, he ran a ...

It was around four to six million years ago when humans first evolved to walk upright. We continued to evolve into superb long-distance walkers and runners, made possible by our arched feet, long ...

Barefoot running has gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts who believe it promotes a more natural running style. But is ...

Terrence Concannon, 24, known on social media as "Tampa Terrence," ran the 2026 Boston Marathon barefoot while raising money for a Boston-based education charity supporting at-risk youth. Concannon ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Minimalist running shoes provide little to no support, such as arch support and heel cushioning, and are designed to strengthen ...

With the increasing popularity of minimalist footwear and barefoot running, it is imperative that clinicians understand running mechanics and the potential implications of these footwear options.