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plan it pls and I'm giving 25points I will report if you don't answer it correctly pls it 30 percent of my gradeRunning Barefoot and Fancy-FreeMany people enjoy the feeling of running in their bare feet, but they would neverconsider running for exercise without the use of athletic shoes. Shoe manufacturershave led us to believe that consumers need expensive athletic shoes to protect our feetand help our athletic performance. Despite what the shoe companies would lead us tobelieve, it is actually healthier and less expensive for an athlete to run barefoot than it isto run in athletic shoes.Runners often buy expensive shoes to help improve their performance. Prices ofspecialty shoes often exceed $100. They come in hundreds of styles and colors, and theymake you feel like a star. The truth is, while they may look great, they are unnecessaryfor optimum performance.Athletic shoes were created to support the feet. Most shoes come with a heel lift insidefor additional support. The lift performs the job that our muscles were meant to do,which causes the muscles to weaken over time. When shoes are not worn, the runnerfeels a better stretch in the calf muscles and in the Achilles heel. This helps strengthenthe legs and feet by using the small muscles, tendons, and ligaments that werepreviously unused. The result is improved strength and balance for the runner.Running barefoot may also prevent joint wear and pain. Athletic shoes cause a runnersstride to land heel first. This causes the joints to receive a shock equal to three times thebody weight of the runner. As a result, knees and other joints may become injured.Barefoot runners tend to land on the balls of their feet when running. This is a healthier,softer landing, which reduces the amount of impact and injury on the joints.Barefoot running is an inexpensive, natural, healthy way to exercise. Expensive shoesarent needed to improve your health. Running barefoot allows the runners body toperform naturally. Their muscles become stronger, and their balance is improved.Exercise can be inexpensive and efficient without the use of shoes. So, throw off thoseshoes, and run free!