Injuries in running can easily ruin an athletes, performance, season or even career. When being forced to take time off of exercise in order to treat injuries related to running, the runner will most likely lose much of the conditioning, and muscle tone that he or she has worked very hard to get which is, as one could imagine, extremely undesirable to the athlete who has been training for months to get to the physical …show more content…
Barefoot running is something that everyone must build up to very slowly otherwise you will fall victim to a great number of ailments such as blisters, skin rashes, toenail loss, and fractures. Running without the protection of shoes does not give the feet any shield from the elements and rough terrain. There is no single answer or prescription that's right for every runner when it comes to footwear and running form. Barefoot running is not for everyone. Some people lack the discipline, and physical abilities to run barefoot. Some people just need the extra help shoes give