Quite a long and quite interesting analysis on the growing use of minimalist running shoes from Runner's World. There isn't much new in here for anyone keeping up with the recent studies and minimalist shoe world, but it's good to see Runner's World finally acknowledging that big cushiony shoes are not the best thing. Me thinks RW may have some advertising deals in the pipeline - why else would they start promoting something they always shunned?
A great post from Christopher McDougall pointing out the wakening Runner's World seems to be showing signs of in the world of barefoot and minimalist running. Lets hope this rubs off on the UK guys - they weren't too favorable in a recent article.
If you're a regular reader of Runner's World in the UK, you'll probably have noticed an article in last month's (April - why do magazines come out a month earlier than they're dated?) edition titled "The Naked Truth About Barefoot Running" in which I've been quoted. Whilst it's great to see barefoot running getting an article in Runner's World, I can't say I'm too impressed with the overall slant of the article nor some of the points and quotes made.