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Note that the term "barefoot running" essentially implies two meanings; either actually running barefoot, or running with minimalist shoes that were inspired by running barefoot.
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3. Running without shoes eliminates incline. Consider your car. The back wheels on your car aren't higher than the front wheels; nor should your heels be higher than your toes. Barefoot running will naturally position your foot the right way - which is a mid-foot to forefoot strike.
4. Your chances of injury will decrease. Studies show that runners who strike a surface with their heels first, increase their chance of injury versus the runners who forefoot strike.
5. Many barefoot runners rediscover "Mother Earth" and have great fun while running.
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