Wondering what all this barefoot fuss is about?
In a previous post we discussed why kicking your shoes off is more than a metaphor, your can read that here. The simple info-graphic below outlines the benefits of going barefoot, walking, running, moving in nature (what we at Earth Strength call Shinrin Shintai) and the problem with high tech footwear. As we’ve outlined before, many traditional cultures wear some form of footwear, whether it’s moccasins or sandals, to protect themselves from the harshest elements. But these shoes are invariably nothing more than a protective cover for the sole of the foot rather than a tool to “improve” running performance. One of the original movement mavericks, Barefoot Ted, (of Born To Run fame) tells us “My philosophy is simple. Self-
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Hanging with Barefoot Ted
Our feet are key in getting us safely from A to B whilst reading the terrain. At Earth Strength we spend time re-acquainting our feet with the ground, going Barefoot in Tarifa, step by step. It’s a profound experience and a barefoot movement is a skill we can all benefit from. Barefoot movement coaches Rannoch Donald and Gerry Higgins are experts in helping people make that transition. That’s what we do…releasing humans back into the wild.
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