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Running without Shoes
I am reading a book called "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall. I learned something that many athlete's, personal trainers and running enthusiast probable already know, running with no shoes or not much of a shoe is better than cushioned shoes. I was shocked this was so contrary to how I was raised as a runner. I was also excited because as I have gotten older I am dealing with more pain and anything that can limit injury is good.
I ran for the first time yesterday with little shoe to protect my feet (indoor soccer shoes) and they are right I experienced less pain during the run and less pain after the run. I am sold after one experience. Those friends and family members that know me can tell you two things about how I believe we should manage our stress:
1. The answers should be simple and easy to implement.
2. Exercise is a huge part of how we stay stress free.
This made me reflect, I am a believer that less in more and this idea about running with less cushion fits that perfectly. Please don't feel like I am telling you to become a runner, I am not, although I am supportive of the idea. Humans through evolutions, genetics adn culture are set up to be action oriented and to move physcially. Of course we need periods of rest and relaxation but these should be separated by periods of intense action and/or movement or both. So whether you put your shoes on or take them off get moving your life is waiting.
If this sounds like a forgein langurage and you don't know either what I am talking about or how to begin, but you want to have less stress and more fun call me at (404) 259-1335 or email greta@coachingyourdreams.com.
Greta Jaeger, LPC CPLC
http://www.coachingyourdreams.com/
greta@CoachingYourDreams.com
(404) 259-1335
I ran for the first time yesterday with little shoe to protect my feet (indoor soccer shoes) and they are right I experienced less pain during the run and less pain after the run. I am sold after one experience. Those friends and family members that know me can tell you two things about how I believe we should manage our stress:
1. The answers should be simple and easy to implement.
2. Exercise is a huge part of how we stay stress free.
This made me reflect, I am a believer that less in more and this idea about running with less cushion fits that perfectly. Please don't feel like I am telling you to become a runner, I am not, although I am supportive of the idea. Humans through evolutions, genetics adn culture are set up to be action oriented and to move physcially. Of course we need periods of rest and relaxation but these should be separated by periods of intense action and/or movement or both. So whether you put your shoes on or take them off get moving your life is waiting.
If this sounds like a forgein langurage and you don't know either what I am talking about or how to begin, but you want to have less stress and more fun call me at (404) 259-1335 or email greta@coachingyourdreams.com.
Greta Jaeger, LPC CPLC
http://www.coachingyourdreams.com/
greta@CoachingYourDreams.com
(404) 259-1335
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