31/08/2011 by admin.

Fantastic achievement by Roger Allsop.  Just announced on Daybreak that Roger has done it! More here.

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31/08/2011 by admin.

‘Barefoot running shoes’ might sound like a contradiction in terms.  The idea behind them is that they embrace the feeling and benefits of walking and running barefoot.  Some people that start off running with these shoes end up running barefoot.

The foot is one of the most complicated areas on the human body comprising 26 bones and 100 muscles.  If something is wrong at foot level, it is going to impact the rest of our bodies as we will over compensate, often without even realising.  This will result in misalignment, stresses on joints and muscles and injury.

Wearing shoes has changed the natural shape of our feet.  To an extreme those women (and men) that wear uncomfortably fitting shoes suffer in later life with bunions and other feet problems.  Frequent wearing of high heels causes tight calf muscles and Achilles tendon problems.

People that walk/run barefoot or wear these barefoot shoes have reported less injuries, improved balance, greater level of agility and improved shape of the foot, ie toes less squashed and deformed.  It is also suggested that they reduce the likelihood of varicose veins due to better circulation.

Using these shoes means that our running style will change in that we will be running more on our forefoot than our heels.  It is therefore important to gradually get used to the shoes.  I’d suggest start with walking around in them prior to running and gradually build your running distance.

I shall be reporting more on my experiences with my barefoot running shoes over coming months.

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31/08/2011 by admin.

A new testimonial:-

“I have been training with Ann for a number of months. I have found her approach excellent and work out routines fitted with my requirements perfectly. I would strongly recommend using Ann whether you are new to keeping fit or are looking for that extra to move you onto a new level.”

AG

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