Are these idiots who run barefoot a heartbeat away from blowing their knees out? Why?
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There are a lot of proponents of running barefoot either on grass or on the beach as a way of strengthening the foot. As far as putting stress on the knee joints, I don't think that running barefoot is any worse than running in shoes.
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it has nothing to do with being a couch potatoe. My knees do that and so do my moms and we are active people. \n\nThis website says something about it, i havent read it yet though. see if it helps.\n\nhttp://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuries/a/aa092500.htm
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Wearing socks makes gripping the floor and beam nearly impossible so sticking a landing is not easy!!! Running is also made difficult with socks on. Also, bare feet are usually required for judging purposes so leg position and form can be clearly seen.
396130
The athletes feet scaring and corns has disensitized my soles--plus don't go barefoot due to the nail fungus that's permantently difigured my toes.\n\nBut, you could try and see if mine are ticklish--Sunshine!\n\n\n;-)!
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You're probably not wearing socks.
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The Barefoot Law\n\nIt has been brought to my attention that most of the world's problems are due to "differences." We can't change the color of your skin, the texture of your hair, the width of your armspan. But we can change your shoes. I declare that we enact "The Barefoot Law." Hey....it works in Kentucky and Tennessee *cough* why not choose to use it throughout our fine country. Never again would people be robbed of their shoes at knifepoint. They would be wearing none! Never again would your 8th grade friend shun you from the popular crowd for not having on the best sneakers. He's not wearing any either! Never again would the ladies of society gossip about how Elsie Mae's shoes are a shade different from her dress. She'll be barefoot! \n\nFor those of you concerned for health and well-being issues, we will have the "Flip-Flop Ammendment." Clearly stated, one can wear flops in the avent that germs and other unsanity surroundings exist. \n\nYes...it is my belief that doing away with shoes will alleviate differences. We will all be one....united together....toe to toe. \n\nBare your soul! Bare your feet!
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It is a passed down tradition from other footballers before them. And their teammates run after them anyway right?
219948
walking requires one foot to be on the ground at all times... running- both feet are off.... so, the instant there is that lapse where both feet aren't on the ground
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maybe they are laughing with you and not at you....  ROFL, NO WAY MAN!  Its b/c you have TP on your shoe!
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Ouch!\npain at the base of your big toe...\nit comes from playing on artificial turf over time - connected to cutting and planting while you run.\n\nIt does require some time out from the sport.\nBut it's not a career ender.
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With no socks, cose not so sensative barefoot 26
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Its no challenge if you have socks on. If its going to be done, you got to go all out barefoot...take it like a man.
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cause they are idiots
1136823
Peoples' silly "sensitivities" are so easily bruised.  \n\nBTW: Your answer about "diving in" was amusing!
728834
what you are saying makes perfect sense, at least to the average person.  I think the problem with many of these athletes is that they find exercise, etc addictive.  They can't stop and exercise like a normal person would any more then a junky can stop taking drugs.\n\nThey are always competing with themselves and against other people, they see a large amount of exercise as the route to being healthy and I think they refuse to believe that their training could lead to a heart problem.\n\nActually, the more I think about it, (This is a good question) the more I see them as being akin to an anorexic.  Fat is good, skinny is bad, can't be to skinny.
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man when they run to get otha they shake that whole world. lmao will they fat becuz i really dont no y they fat. i will look that up tho.
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If you somehow were able to sprint on your heels you would get a very bad injury. You have natural shock absorbers on the balls of your feet.