Crossfit Norwest

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An excerpt from Q&A with Ken Bob Saxton, Barefoot Running Pioneer. This information is useful for everyone who has ever been for a run in Sydney, not just barefoot runners, if you are from the latter group you might find the full interview interesting!

OK, so how to run gently, gracefully, naturally, on any surface?

1. Cadence. Don't be lazy. Get your feet moving. Practice lifting your feet 180 times a minute, or a little faster, while running in place, to start with. The longer time you are in the air with each stride, the longer you will be falling back towards the earth. If your steps are quick, and short (in time, not necessarily distance), you will spend less time accelerating toward the earth, and will reduce impact.

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You may have noticed a number of Sydney runners or even some of our CrossFit Norwest athletes wearing five fingered shoes, some for comfort and others swear by their ability to reduce the amount of running injuries. If you’re thinking about shedding your shoes, consider these guidelines: