Things to Read: Taking on Dr. Oz, Don’t Take Your Vitamins, Questions About Barefoot Running,

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There are several interesting things out there to check out.  Here are a few: The New Yorker on Dr. Oz Scientists often argue that, if alternative medicine proves effective through experimental research, it should no longer be considered alternative; at that point, it becomes medicine. By freely mixing alternatives with proven therapies, Dr. Oz makes it…

Running News

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The New York Times Phys-Ed section discusses a recent Harvard study on running form.  The study examined injury rates among heel strikers vs forefoot strikers.  The subjects were 52 runners on the Harvard cross-country team.  Researchers looked at four years worth of data on injured runners.  The pertinent finding is this: “About two-thirds of the…

Counterpoints to Barefoot Running

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I think it’s important to analyze any trend or issue from several viewpoints.  In the world of fitness and nutrition we see all sorts of fads come and go.  Today barefoot running is gaining in popularity.  I’ve posted recently on some of the research that suggests barefoot running may be healthier for the joints than…

Lots of Stuff to Read: Sports drinks with protein, Negative phys. ed teachers, Running shoes and knee damage, Why crunches don’t work, Science of weight loss

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Wow!  There’s a lot of good reading out there on the health & fitness front.  I can’t comment on all of it but I’ll refer you to several articles that may pique your interest.  I’ll get back to recovery strategies for endurance athletes later. Protein Sports Drinks Proven to Give Best Performance: This is pertinent…