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Born to Run: Christopher McDougall Says Humans Evolved to Run Like the Tarahumara

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SantaBlue of AL 5:13AM December 29, 2009

A state arises, as I conceive, out of the needs of mankind; no one is self-sufficing, but all of us have many wants.
Quotation of Plato

vigrx of AL 12:31PM December 08, 2009

I started running with the five fingers shoes about 6 months ago with good success,the usual problems of stiff calf muscles etc but progressed past that.Than I added chi running because of winter I had to switch to running shoes.I used the Nike Free and developed a knee problem. I have made the decision to go back to bare foot but may have to run indoors for the winter is there any advise you can give.Been looking at Freemax foot wear but can,t find a supplier any advise would be appreciated.

R oy Hopkins 9:47AM November 26, 2009

I was a young runner playing aroune and logging 50-60 miles a week and up by the time I was 12. It wasn't until I received a "real" pair of running shoes when I experienced my first set of shin splints...and then an injury or two every year. I was strong so nothing too serious. I now have picked up running after 10 years of mostly off again running. I put in 26 miles my first week...the first thing I did was find the oldest pair of shoes in the house and tore out the insoles....I reverted to a different pair for One day and whammo I felt as though i sprained my foot...maybe I did. But padding around barefoot seemed to bring me back and into correct posture....Sure I had lots of lactic acid the first few runs but NO joint pain....We are remembering who is boss: our bodies, not the corporates.

Fran Picco of CT 7:19PM October 24, 2009

I'm 56 years old and have never been able to run without pain until I read this book and used the technique (self taught). I ran a four mile wooded trail yesterday with no pain or stiffness. I usually am sore and stiff after just hiking this trail. I realize this is only one case, but it worked for me. BTW: I was never out of breath or tired to the point I had to stop. I believe there is something to this.

Hugh of VA 8:20AM October 20, 2009

Hi, my name is Jennifer Smyth and I read David Quicks article about your book Born To Run in the Charleston Post and Courier. I was recently introduced to a whole raw food called Mila from Lifemax. Mila is a mixture of Salvia Hispanica L, the Chia seed and I have felt a world of difference since I started taking it. I am 7 months pregnant now but began taking Mila 2 months ago feeling more energized. Everyone said I look great, and want to know what it is I'm doing. I tell them its Mila. Before I got pregnant I ran a half marathon. Had a rough time with aches and pains. Now I am looking forward to running after I have the baby and after being on Mila for several months. I feel that adding this to my diet has improved my health amazingly. For more information go to www.smythj.lifemax.net
I hope everyone gets the same results I did.

Jennifer Smyth of SC 11:11PM October 02, 2009