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20136 minGdoc-short

Adaptive Sports

How to run barefoot

20136 minGdoc-short

Ben Le Vesconte teaches barefoot running techniques to Adharanand Finn and Kate Carter in London.

Adaptive Sports

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Channel: The Guardian

How to run barefoot

2013• 6 minG

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Ben Le Vesconte teaches barefoot running techniques to Adharanand Finn and Kate Carter in London.

Synopsis

Barefoot-running expert Ben Le Vesconte meets with Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans, and fellow runner Kate Carter at the VivoBarefoot Clinic in Farringdon, central London. They analyze their current running techniques, focusing on rhythm, posture, and overall style. Ben teaches them the fundamentals of barefoot running, providing simple exercises designed to enhance their running experience. This session emphasizes the benefits of running without shoes and aims to improve their performance through proper technique.

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