More on running injuries, with and without shoes

I have been shocked to learn that some people have read my explanation for why I do not think my stress fracture was caused by my barefoot running, and yet are not convinced!  Apparently I'm not as persuasive as I thought I was.  Also, I don't think most readers actually took a look at any of the studies that I linked to, which back up the barefooting approach pretty solidly.

In any case, time will tell.  And miles.

Meanwhile, here's an excellent piece written last year by an orthopedic surgeon summing up the subject.  See especially his part 2.