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It works for him...


Jim Webber

Posted on April 20, 2010 at 06:36 PM

Jimmy's been running barefoot for several years and he has displayed an uncanny ability to avoid road hazards. He says it's almost innate when you run barefoot.

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  • Jim Webber
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Caption: James Webber, Boston Marathon 2010, Credit: Emily Corwin
  • "Barefoot Running and the Boston Marathon"
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  • Summary: The recent publication of convincing scientific research has elevated barefoot running from the athletic fringe to a full-on fitness revolution. In these 6 minutes you'll meet barefoot runner James Webber as he runs the 2010 Boston Marathon; you'll get the science of barefoot running from celebrity evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman; and hear the perspectives of a podiatrist, a sneaker salesman, and more. Bonus audio available! See full description.

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