"Hi Eric,
I don't believe there is a difference between the two. With walking you are jumping from one foot to the next, even if you are heel striking, just like with running.
As I have switched to being completely barefoot, I have…"
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Jesse James Retherford commented on Jesse James Retherford's blog post AN EXPLORATION OF BAREFOOT WALKING AND RUNNING GAIT BY JESSE JAMES RETHERFORD"Hey James - the major difference between walking and running is that running is a jumping movement or event, where as walking is the act of transfering of weight - therefore using the heel."
Jesse James Retherford replied to Lane barringer's discussion Stress Fracture with adequate training?"Hi Lane,
Without seeing your form or knowing your overall training plan of the past few months, it is hard to know exactly what has caused the stress fracture. The simple math is stress fracture equals over training somewhere in your training…"
Jesse James Retherford commented on Jesse James Retherford's blog post WARNING ABOUT TRANSITIONING TOWARDS MINIMALISM BY JESSE JAMES RETHERFORD"Hi Melinda,
Here is a blog I wrote a few weeks back. Following the self-treatment will help speed up your recovery. I also suggest finding a highly qualified and experienced manual therapist for some body…"
"Great post! I'm dealing with Achilles tendonitis issues because I was not disciplined in my calf stretching."
Jesse James Retherford replied to Natalie Gee's discussion Question about pain!"I saw this original post a few weeks back, and saw that Eric had responded to it. Everything he said I completely agree with. As a deep tissue massage therapist, I would recommend seeking out a fascial therapist, such as myofascial release, ART,…"
Jesse James Retherford replied to Matt Breckbill's discussion Plantar Faciatis and partial discectomy 15 years ago"Hi Matt,
Welcome to the club. In short, yes the program really does work, but not in a bubble, and not by itself. Transitioning to barefoot alone, especially while you already have an injury, can lead to more pain, if you do not practice some…"
Jesse James Retherford replied to Martyn Standing's discussion Emergency training plan"Hi Martyn,
I am finishing up my next blog about self myofascial release using a foam roller. You can sign up for my newsletter to receive it. It should go out tomorrow.
At the risk of repeating myself, look at my last blog…"
Jesse James Retherford replied to Louisa Smith's discussion Training to train"Your welcome Louisa,
Keep us posted on your progress.
Jesse James Retherford
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Jesse James Retherford replied to Louisa Smith's discussion Training to train"
Hi Louisa,
I am a massage therapist, personal trainer, and barefoot running coach in Austin, TX. I specialize in chronic pain and injury management utilizing deep tissue massage and corrective exercise.
The number one…"
Jesse James Retherford replied to truitt cooper's discussion new here - need to re-invent"I am a massage therapist, personal trainer, and barefoot running coach in Austin, TX. I specialize in chronic pain and injury management utilizing deep tissue massage and corrective exercise.
The number one place I would suggest…"
Jesse James Retherford replied to Bill VanHorn's discussion How long do shoes last?"Once the shock absorption, cushioning and stability of the shoe is destroyed, you now have a good shoe. I wear VFF's and run in them until I get a hole in the sole.
If you have foot problems, and are relying on the cushioning,…"
Jesse James Retherford replied to Martyn Standing's discussion Emergency training plan"Hi Martyn, I am massage therapist, personal trainer, and barefoot running coach in Austin, TX. I specialize in pain and injury management through deep tissue massage and corrective exercise.
I suggest you find a good massage therapist who…"
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HOW TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAIN RELIEF USING A FOAM ROLLER
Posted on October 17, 2011 at 5:54pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This week is a video blog with how to instructions for temporary relief from common running/walking pains.
For the best results with this quick do it yourself-massage therapy, spend 3-5 minutes massaging the areas described.
It is important to follow up with full body foam rolling techniques as outlined in my blog.…
Continue Not Just Any Movement, You Need Functional Movement
Posted on October 10, 2011 at 3:06pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Human Body is a mechanical work of art. By design it is capable of a ridiculous amount of movement patterns, all at different degrees of intensity, from slow and steady to explosive and short. The ability to crawl, walk, run, jump, and climb each require an amazingly sophisticated movement system. This system sets us apart from all other species on the planet. But there is one catch… If you don’t use it you literally lose it.
Why you lose it
One of…
THE SCAPULA: THE MAST AND SAILS OF THE BODY
Posted on September 26, 2011 at 5:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is the final installment of my series on Posture. A few weeks ago, I describedposture as the absolute need for stability.
“It is from stability that all healthy movement is derived.”
I keyed in on the feet as the foundation and the hips as the ballast of the body.…
THE HIPS – THE BODY’S BALLAST
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Last week I demonstrated that the foot is the foundation of your posture (see: Injury Prevention Begins at your Foot). In the article I discussed the role of the feet in providing stability and mobility for the body and gave examples of corrective exercises to build strength, stabilization, and mobility in the…
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