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, ...

So I'm about to do my HIIT workout (High Intensity Interval Training) around my block when I remember something about running on concrete.<BR><BR>Now from what my research brings me, running on ...

You don’t actually need to run in them to benefit. In fact, wearing them when not running might be the better option.

The debate over running shoes versus barefoot running continues among fitness enthusiasts. Understanding the benefits and risks can help runners choose the best approach for foot health and ...

Barefoot running has gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts who believe it promotes a more natural running style. But is it truly beneficial for your joints, or does it lead to more harm than ...

Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod. The first time he tried it two years ago, he ran a ...

Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...

If you’re about to launch a major expedition, Joseph Michael Kai-Tsu Liu Roqueni, a Canadian attempting to run barefootfrom Montreal to Argentina, has this advice: Don’t try something new before you ...