About a year ago, I read a book called "Born to Run" which encourages barefoot running, among other things. I have loved running for almost my whole life and it sounded fun to give it a try. I have had my share of running injuries. It seems that some part of me breaks at least once a year. In fact, at the time I read "Born to Run" I was unable to run because of a small tear in my left meniscus. So, natrually, I hoped to have some fantastic results, but that wasn't the only reason to try barefoot running. I just love running and I thought it would be fun to try it barefoot.
Over the past year I have had a fantastic time barefoot running. I have been injury free and having fun. I'm not claiming that barefoot running will keep you injury free. There could be other factors in play. But, I do know that I feel good for one reason or another and that I've had a blast feeling the earth beneath my feet.
I really don't want to write some big long post trying to convert everyone to barefoot running. I just wanted to introduce the blog a bit. So, with that, I'm done.
On that note I am reading a book sent to me by Joe Williams titled "Younger Next Year". This book is more for the older set, about using exercise to ward off the negative health aspects of aging. Like you said, you can't guarantee that certain methods and habits will keep you from getting hit by a bus (e.g. injury, cancer) but good exercise will extend your natural life and health.
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