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Because the human foot has relatively little padding on the heel, barefoot runners tread more lightly, landing on the outer part of the midfoot and then rolling inward. Cushiony running shoes, by contrast, encourage a stiff heel-to-toe stride that could lead to injury. In the December issue of a journal put out by the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, researchers concluded that running in shoes exerts more stress on the knee, hip and ankle than does running barefoot or walking in high heels. "We evolved to run barefoot, and when we put shoes on, we're taking...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Toe Huggers | 2/1/2010 | See Source »

...that meant keeping my barefoot runs relatively short - 1 mile (0.6 km) or less - and running in Vibram Five Fingers, thin rubber foot gloves that protect my tender soles from debris. I found that my stride changed naturally - lighter on the heel and shorter - which put more stress on my calves. That led to some temporary soreness, but eventually my too-often-stiff knees and back felt better than they had in a long time. For now, I'm mostly sticking with sneakers, but I might try my barefoot experiment again. Maybe in the spring, or whenever my toes thaw...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Toe Huggers | 2/1/2010 | See Source »

...questions Brogan Berry’s leadership on the court. But it wasn’t until referees questioned her dribbling that the sophomore point guard hit her stride in the Harvard women’s basketball team’s 69-53 win over Cornell (5-12, 0-4 Ivy) Saturday night at Lavietes Pavilion...

Author: By Christina C. Mcclintock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Crimson Excels in Second Half To Clinch Unbeaten Weekend | 2/1/2010 | See Source »

...with the result and getting three out of the four points this weekend—especially at places [like] Union and RPI with their atmosphere and the support they have,” captain Alex Biega said. “We’re happy to have found our stride this week, and it’s definitely a positive sign...

Author: By Lucy D. Chen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men's Hockey Extends Unbeaten Streak with Win and Tie | 1/25/2010 | See Source »

Harvard hit its stride early, with junior captain Christine Matera hitting three three-point shots before six minutes had expired in the first half...

Author: By Christina C. Mcclintock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Crimson Sweeps Massachusetts Teams with Win over Minutewomen | 1/7/2010 | See Source »

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