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There seems to be a wave of media attention on this following the release and popularity of "Born to Run".

If you are a runner or would like to be one, it's a good read. And if you haven't found out about it yet, check out Vibram Five Finger "shoes" which allow you to start barefoot running without the callouses and hard skin: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

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I have been using Five Fingers for about a year. I initially used them to help me rehab a muscle/nerve injury in my leg. I have found that after learning to run in them my legs and feet never hurt like they did when I ran in my "running" shoes. I used to get Iliotibial Band Syndrome when I ran over 5 miles a day. I have yet to have IBS come back after I switched to the five fingers. You learn to slow down, cut your stride down and pay attention to where you are placing your feet.

I'm sure I've said it before, but if you're interested in running I really recommend checking out the book.

http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest...

I'm going to check it out. I have heard a lot about this book lately. Thanks for mentioning it

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