Fast On A Budget
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published May 24, 2012
- Updated Dec 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM UTC
Minimum Is In
Although biomechanists can’t all agree on the benefits or drawbacks of minimalist running technique, research conducted by Harvard University’s Evolutionary Biology department showed that hard-soled shoes improve running economy. The study, published in January, showed running in minimalist footwear improved economy over traditional shoes by about 3 percent for both forefoot and heel strikers even when accounting for differences in shoe weight.
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Aaron Hersh
Aaron Hersh is the Senior Tech Editor of Triathlete magazine. To submit a question, write Aaron at Ahersh@competitorgroup.com.