How to Walk

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GREAT article. I leave basically untrained - for the Camino de Santiago next week - this will at least give me things to think about whilst walking:)
Posted: Apr 19, 2012 Aly

GREAT article. I leave basically untrained - for the Camino de Santiago next week - this will at least give me things to think about whilst walking:)
Posted: Apr 19, 2012 Aly

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Posted: Apr 11, 2012 Jay

Confirmed: Check Barefoot Running for the Complete Idiot. When Foot strikes, first thing that happens is an outside heal strike. Further as this article demonstrates foot then rolls to the inside heal while almost at same time engaging little toe-mound, then back momentarily to the inside heal while progressing to big toe mound to a big toe lift-off. Each of the four corners of the foot engage a complete kinetic chain from foot to top of head. Hands follow same sequence as foot while running. A complete fluid flow of the body in motion occurs. This is very important stuff to review in both walking and running to identify compensations culturally induced, or through injury or stress.
Posted: Mar 25, 2012 MandalaRunning@gmail.com

Why am I hearing bagpipes when I look at your "take the test" guy?
Posted: Mar 19, 2012 pjcamp

The description of how to walk reminds me of racewalking. It is not that the stride on level ground is short, but that there is less of the stride is in front of the body and more of the stride is behind the body. Also when you are using your hips as described the effect is your overall stride length is longer.
Posted: Mar 19, 2012 John Parry

Why no mention of shin-splints and stress fractures and how to prevent them? It's a very common long distance hiking injury.

Also, enough with the barefoot fad already.
Posted: Mar 17, 2012 Darren

I have been hiking barefoot consistently for a couple years, and can generally do it every season but winter (and as long as the ground isn't very wet, a pair or two of wool socks help). I have always hated shoes and wear then as little as possible. I guess it isn't for everyone, but I find the sensation of feeling the trail is just as exciting as the sights and sounds. I also feel like I am making less of a negative impact. I have to be conscious of where I step rather than clumsily tromping through the bush.
Posted: Mar 17, 2012 Bear

Short strides can lead to blisters due to overheating. So it's best in my opinion to find a good balance, not just start taking baby steps as recommended here.
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 Eric

You're kidding...??? Maybe backpacker will teach me how to dress myself as well...
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 Jay

You're kidding...??? Maybe backpacker will teach me how to dress myself as well...
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 Jay

i snow ski barefoot and find it to be a more in tuned way to enjoy the nuances of the snow. this is something you have to build up to for maximum thermal value.
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 skinup

The third picture downhill "right" is an error. Tell me someone else caught this? Ha.
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 Mark

I personaly walk around barefoot as much as I can, but I almost never hike barefoot. Anyone who goes barefoot will agree with me, gravel sucks. In the article it says to hike barefoot to strengthen your tendons. I don't think you need to go totaly barefoot, but have shoes that let your feet move the way they are supposed to. While I don't hike barefoot, a well made pair of mocasins and a pair of good socks get the job done great.
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 Adam

Walked in woods for 50 years, Tried the Vibram rubber foot gloves but are using them mainly for workouts indoors.Still married to good shoes and boots for outdoor treks and activity.
Posted: Sep 17, 2011 NAPOOLS

Very good analysis, but I think you could also mention stride frequency and oxygen debt. I am a former distance running coach, who constantly advised athletes to "start slow". On a Nepal trek I observed fellow hikers begin the day excited and striding quickly--only to begin gasping within 30 minutes. Oxygen debt should concern everyone, but especially hikers at altitude. Aside from starting every day at a slower & controlled pace, benefit will also result from deeper breathing--and even more so from yoga breathing.
Posted: Sep 07, 2011 James Maslach

Odd that in the politically correct, neutral, discussion of barefoot hiking the only hint that the barefoot hiking stride (forefoot striking) completely contradicts the heel striking, forward rolling stride otherwise advocated (correctly I think) in the article. Stand up and take a position. Which do you think is right?
Posted: Sep 06, 2011 Doug

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No single-page view?

Even if it's a great article I won't spend the time needed to view each page.


Posted: Sep 06, 2011 JD

My feet hurt on rocky trails after awhile, even with good sturdy shoes. Why would I want to go barefoot? That would be asking for trouble! I can see two bloodied feet at the end of that. No thanks!
Posted: Sep 05, 2011 C Clements

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