Who is and isn't suited to barefoot running? And if I want to try
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Thinking of trying barefoot running? We investigated a new strategy to switch from traditional shoe to barefoot running, and why barefoot running may work for some runners but not others.
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Who is and isn't suited to barefoot running? And if I want to try
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Who is and isn't suited to barefoot running? And if I want to try
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