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Jun 26Liked by Michael Woudenberg

One interesting thing about jiu jitsu and judo is being barefoot all the time. I'm not comfortable walking around anyone's home with shoes on (not to mention, hygiene!), largely because I really like to feel the floor underneath my feet. I don't run now, but I do go for walks every day, and I walk with Crocs. They seem to do a good job of supporting my foot without playing any shenanigans with my posture or lower back, but I'd always prefer to be barefoot indoors.

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Walking barefoot also helps ground you to the earth and also helps stimulate all the nerves.

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Jun 26Liked by Michael Woudenberg

I see you continue to ruin every daily activity for me!

I run three times a week, and until now never even had to think about whether I was heel striking, ankle gliding, or toe tapping. Down the rabbit hole of research I go!

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Jun 26·edited Jun 26Author

The book, Born to Run is a fantastic place to start.

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