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Minimalist Running

Minimalist Running

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I Ditched My Tracker and Headphones Before a Run—The Result Was Unexpected

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 Don't Laugh—I Still Love Vibram FiveFingers. Here's Why.

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Three Golden Rules to Keep Your Running Simple

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Outside’s Guide to Minimalist Running

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Long After the Minimalist Revolution, Chris McDougall Returns with ‘Born to Run 2’

The bestselling author teamed up with coach Eric Orton to offer a practical path to change

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A Moderate Approach to Minimalist Shoes

An expert weighs in on why runners should go minimal—when they’re not running

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