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Anonymous
Hey /fit/. /b/tard reporting in with question for you runners. I've been doing hard running recently on a treadmill, unfortunately I've been doing it barefoot. I

know this is HORRIBLE for you, but I only have one pair of boots and no shoes, which is going to be rectified soon.

I've heard that using certain soles (gels or whatever) to absorb the shock from hard running is a good idea, can anyone recommend me some effective and cheap ones?
>> Anonymous
This is actually a good question. I'm curious myself.
>> Anonymous
This is actually good for you. If you change your running form from heel-to-toe to striking the surface evenly with ball-and-heel, it'll dissipiate the force hitting your joints.
>> Anonymous
how the fuck do you have a computer and internet access, and a treadmill, but no fucking shoes? do you live in a dumpster? if you're so poor you can't afford shoes, you'll lose weight from starvation soon enough dude. maybe cancel the internet subscription and buy some goddamn shoes?
>> Anonymous
actually, one of the current trends is away from shoes with loads of protection and towards ones that mimic running barefoot...

running injuries have actually increased since they started gaining loads of cushioning and extra shit, yet if you look at these african runners who do it barefoot they hardly seem to have any injuries.

the theory is that the cushioning stops you developing the stabilizing muscles and leaves you more susceptible to injury.

if you look at a lot of the top marathon runners, they're using minimalist shoes.
>> Anonymous
>>200558
>>200558

I'm not poor man. I just wear boots, that's all. I'm also not interested in losing weight, just keeping stamina up. I've also grown to enjoy running.

>>200545

So you're saying barefoot is fine provided my foot lands evenly every time rather than heel first? No need for soles in shoes or anything fancy?

Thanks for the help guys.
>> Anonymous
>>200567
>>200567

Wow man. Awesome , thanks.
>> Anonymous
>>200572

>So you're saying barefoot is fine provided my foot lands evenly every time rather than heel first? No need for soles in shoes or anything fancy?

Yep, as long as you're running barefoot on a treadmill its ok. If you go outside, the rocks and other stuff on the ground will probably tear your feet up. Google "running biomechanics" and "barefoot running" for a deeper analysis into form.
>> Anonymous
treadmills are for pussies.