As a natural running store we are quite unique in the sense we accommodate all forms of running be it slow, medium or fast. For over 10 years we have been selling shoes which allow you to run either in...
As we enter or transition into natural running, it often means aligning our personal goals with training and racing in the coming months. So now is also a good time to summarize some of the basics about transitioning to minimalism,...
You Don’t Have to Run in Pain: Second Installment of “Voice from the Running Shoe Store Floor” An early adopter of minimalism, Jim Hixson was the former general manager of an independent running retail store in St. Louis, Missouri. In...
by Jim Hixson Most runners have been taught that “softness” and “cushioning” are positivecharacteristics when looking to buy a new pair of running shoes. Each year, running companies spend millions of dollars, euros, and yen in an attempt to create...
Recently, Dr Mark Cucuzzella (www.thenaturalrunningcentre.com) wrote about the need to properly assess your own foot size when buying running shoes. And judging by the number of emails I continue to get from readers on this topic, I feel it’s important...
