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Lanky Livingston
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So, I know has been discussed a little in the Hobbies thread, however I'd like to delve more into the science of running and what is good and/or bad for you when you run, the types of running shoes, etc. I'm hoping experienced guys like Henry can shed some light on some questions.
I always seem to get injured when I run. I get fitted shoes to help with pronating legs, I try to focus on technique, but I always end up getting hurt. Probably a good portion of that has to do with the fact that I'm overweight, but maybe not.
If you read 'Born to Run,' its obvious that we have long-distance running in our genes. As a culture we've gotten away from it for the most part, mostly due to the fact that we don't need to anymore. But there are still people in the world who run down their pray for very long distances to tire it out and kill it, which is what the human body is made for. I've read and heard different things from a lot of different people - some say the "natural" style of running shoe is best; little padding, get your feet closer to the ground. The New Balance Minimus line is like this, without being those goofy barefoot style shoes. Thin soles and ultralight shoes with a larger toe-box to allow your toes to spread. Some (including my gf, a physical therapist) think the cushioning is better for you and your joints, but articles like this one on Deadspin tend to disagree. http://deadspin.com/what-your-body-goes-through-when-you-run-and-how-not-t-451224847
Anyway, I haven't tried the Minimus style shoe yet, and the girlfriend thinks I'm crazy. But what I'm doing now doesn't work, so I figure what's the harm? Anyway, I was hoping to get some discussion going from those of you who are more avid runners. So....discuss!
I always seem to get injured when I run. I get fitted shoes to help with pronating legs, I try to focus on technique, but I always end up getting hurt. Probably a good portion of that has to do with the fact that I'm overweight, but maybe not.
If you read 'Born to Run,' its obvious that we have long-distance running in our genes. As a culture we've gotten away from it for the most part, mostly due to the fact that we don't need to anymore. But there are still people in the world who run down their pray for very long distances to tire it out and kill it, which is what the human body is made for. I've read and heard different things from a lot of different people - some say the "natural" style of running shoe is best; little padding, get your feet closer to the ground. The New Balance Minimus line is like this, without being those goofy barefoot style shoes. Thin soles and ultralight shoes with a larger toe-box to allow your toes to spread. Some (including my gf, a physical therapist) think the cushioning is better for you and your joints, but articles like this one on Deadspin tend to disagree. http://deadspin.com/what-your-body-goes-through-when-you-run-and-how-not-t-451224847
Anyway, I haven't tried the Minimus style shoe yet, and the girlfriend thinks I'm crazy. But what I'm doing now doesn't work, so I figure what's the harm? Anyway, I was hoping to get some discussion going from those of you who are more avid runners. So....discuss!
I am interested in what others have to say though, so +1 on the idea 
