Aaron Keil, PT, DPT, clinical associate professor of physical therapy at the University of Illinois, Chicago Many barefoot runners and experts in the sports medicine space believe that the benefits of ...

Like every fitness activity, running has its niches. Some people want to fight for first-place finishes, others cover wildly long distances in ultrarunning and cross country. For diehard minimalists, ...

It was around four to six million years ago when humans first evolved to walk upright. We continued to evolve into superb long-distance walkers and runners, made possible by our arched feet, long ...

If you're a runner who frequently logs long weekend runs, there's a good chance you run on a variety of surfaces as you rack up your mileage. Linking concrete bike paths, paved streets, soft dirt ...

Remember the good old days of running barefoot, the tickle of grass and the feeling of warm cement under your little feet? You might have been on to something when you left your shoes in the house!

Barefoot running has gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts who believe it promotes a more natural running style. But is ...

Running barefoot may feel like a wonderful way to connect with nature, but is it actually better for you? Barefoot running has increased in popularity in recent years but continues to split opinion.

I've been a fan of barefoot-style shoes since I first tried them years ago. There is something primal about walking barefoot outside – the sensation is like no other. However, as much as I like the ...

For the longest time, I was a skeptic — if not full-blown critic — of the trend of running barefoot. You could chalk a big reason up to evolution. Just like the humans who wear them, running shoes ...

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I'm training for my first 10K (April 24) and half-marathon (June 6), and my left foot is mad about it. I can't tell if it's plantar fasciitis or the bones on the top of my foot or what. The pain seems ...