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 ...

Blisters are one of the most common injuries suffered by runners. They may seem a minor irritation, but they can cause disproportionate discomfort and have a negative impact on performance ...

Running isn't easy (or fun at times), but there are ways to make it more enjoyable. The most important thing to do? Select a shoe that will adequately support your arches. Whether you have flat, high ...

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, ...

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 ...