Researchers study running styles (US Army)

[Barefoot TJ]

Can anyone here see the obvious as I do? I know you can. They aren't comparing apples to apples!

Researchers study running styles
The Fort Campbell Courier
NATICK, Mass. – At a time when running barefoot or with so-called minimalist shoes has gained increasing traction, researchers at the U.S. Army ...

http://www.fortcampbellcourier.com/community/article_fa733b46-c05b-11e3-8e19-001a4bcf887a.html

 

[NickW]

Well, that was a pointless study.... I did like at the end the bit about shin pain though. I can always tell when I run with a heelstrike because I always get shin pain. I can run same speed or faster with a midfoot/forefoot strike and magically no shin splints/pain. Of course for me I am also finding footwear is extremely important too in that.