Foot Changes Following the Switch to Minimalist Running Shoes

In summary, this is anecdotal, but these are the changes we are seeing in runners who have transitioned to less of a shoe. These results were seen and described by many in the barefoot running community and now we are exponentially increasing numbers as runners are switching to minimalist type shoes -Dr. Nick's Running Blog

MY COMMENT: Dr Nick admits this evidence is strictly anecdotal, but may be something to experiment with if your feet look anything like his photos. The key is not to transition too fast. One easy trick is to remove the insoles in your regular training flats on some short runs.

Fatalities in Running

A 42-year-old man has died after collapsing at the finish line of the London Marathon. The man, who has not been named, was given medical attention immediately after finishing the race, but was pronounced dead at hospital. Officials said that the news had left the event "tinged with sadness". One of the women’s elite runners, Mami Konneh Lahun from Sierra Leone, has disappeared after finishing the race in 20th place. -The Telegraph..................................................................... Dr. Jeff Bytomski, head medical team physician at Duke University, said medical problems usually rise toward the end of the half-marathon. In news reports of deaths at races, most are said to occur near the finish line. Bytomski said they may experience an adrenaline rush in the excitement of the race and decide to sprint in -Stonehearth News ...................................................................................... MY COMMENT: No, I am not convinced adrenalin has anything to do with these deaths. I'll keep checking for follow-up stories.

Lower Extremity Changes with Minimalist Shoes!

These results were seen and described by many in the barefoot running community and now we are exponentially increasing numbers as runners are switching to minimalist type shoes. This is just one documented example of many with photographic evidence that I have seen in my practice. Why is this so significant? Because this is proof that running in a minimalist shoe can strengthen intrinsic foot musculature which can then change the shape of the foot and arch over time. I hope to soon have more similar objective results published!! Dr. Nick's Running Blog MY COMMENT: Not surprised by this but fascinating!