Tag Archives: Plantar Fasciitis

Why I run in Vibram Five Fingers

Posted on April 19, 2011 by UnshodRunner

How I found Barefoot Running Moab Half Marathon 2005 (My first Half Marathon & the pain that came afterward) I can’t believe that it is finally Friday March 11, 2005. I thought (mostly hoped) this day would take a lot … Continue reading →

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More Barefoot Running Proof… It isn’t “NEW”

Posted on May 3, 2010 by UnshodRunner

Thanks to Steve for sending me this article from the Sports Science Journal.. Alot of people think barefoot running is some new fad, or invention… These studies were done LONG before the latest trends started to pick up. I am … Continue reading →

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Plantar Fasciitis (pain in arch of foot)

Posted on February 10, 2010 by UnshodRunner

Plantar Fasciitis Definition: An inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band of tissue in the bottom of the foot which runs from the heel to the base of the toes. When placed under too much stress, the plantar fascia stretches too … Continue reading →

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Plantar Fasciitis (Another reason I Barefoot / Unshod)

Posted on January 28, 2010 by UnshodRunner

I used to get this aching pain in the bottom of my foot when training for my first half marathon. I Thought for sure I had ripped my ligaments or bottom of my foot in half.. NOPE!! Plantar Fasciitis!! “When … Continue reading →

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