I don't know what created more controversial chit-chatter — the fact that Scarlett Johansson went for a run with Sean Penn, or the fact that she was wearing a pair of pink FiveFingers?! Nonetheless, we realized that Scarlett is a midfoot striker. Striking the ground with your midfoot provides greater shock absorption than heel striking, and it puts less strain on your calf muscle and Achilles tendon.
One of the benefits of running barefoot or with a minimalist running shoe is that it encourages you to improve your gait and posture.
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