Put your best barefoot forward
Running shoes can be expensive, but most people consider them a necessary in our constant battle to stay fit. Is this a myth? Could running barefoot be better for you?
Whether it was to deliver a message from far away or get away from a bear, our ancestors have been distance running for thousands of years, and the running shoe didn’t show up until the 1970s.
To learn more, take our quiz. Shoes optional.
Before you decide to ditch your shoes and head out, you should keep a couple of things in mind. If you are running completely barefoot, puncture wounds, cuts and scrapes are much more likely to happen. If you are running barefoot on a treadmill, a lot of the belts can get hot.
As with any new workout, you should always talk to your doctor before starting to exercise.
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