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Exercise and Fitness

multigraincracker

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2. Does change your stride. I tended to bend at the waist a little more and land on the whole bottom

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Sat Jun 7, 2025, 07:20 PM

Jun 7

bottom of the foot, instead of the heel. Took a few laps to figure it out. Took away the pounding. Doesn't cost anything to give it a try. Just take off shoes and socks. Get my new shoes next week and see how they work. The improving balance got my attention.

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Anyone try bare foot running yet? [View all] multigraincracker Jun 7 OP

Zero drop Altras, yes. Pound bones on pavement, no. we can do it Jun 7 #1

Does change your stride. I tended to bend at the waist a little more and land on the whole bottom multigraincracker Jun 7 #2

You're 75 and putting in a mile and a half? Damn. Good for you underpants Jun 7 #3

Good book! But his next one has led me on SO many new learning adventures... FailureToCommunicate Jun 8 #8

Zola Budd Traildogbob Jun 7 #4

I usually do 3 to 5 miles 3 days a week. multigraincracker Jun 7 #5

"track in my back yard" got my attention. How lucky! FailureToCommunicate Jun 8 #7

2 acres. Wore a round track that turned multigraincracker Jun 8 #9

Excellent! I need to drive to anywhere nearby for decent running, school track or woods. FailureToCommunicate Jun 8 #10

Moving soon 100 yards from Ohio. multigraincracker Jun 8 #11

It's interesting how everything old is new again. markodochartaigh Jun 7 #6