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From portuguese sports daily Record, quotes of Vanessa Fernandes.

« Attending the Olympics is out of the question, I first spoke to my parents and then with the president of the federation, I am reconstructing my life right now, but competing is what I want to do, this will help make a difference for the 2016 Games, »

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As usual, Alex Hutchinson is going deeper and he is breaking another fitness myth.

1. Running in shoes takes less energy than running barefoot.
2. The heavier your shoes are, the less efficiently you run.
3. Running barefoot « offers no metabolic advantage over running in lightweight, cushioned shoes. »

Conclusion, RUN IN racing flat!!!!! The MUST-READ is here.

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