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barefoot hiking journey Fort Yargo state Park | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Fort Yargo State Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Apr 18 2010 1:05 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 1:20 pm *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Thu, Mar 18 2010 8:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Apr 14 2010 11:55 am | ||||||
Event Duration: | half day | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | d merat Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 5 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Set your feet free and your mind will follow "Shoes often protect the feet so much that certain foot muscles get lazy because they're not being used," said James DeMarco, running coach and sports store owner. That's why more people than you'd think have taken to running in bare feet. Marathon runners from Kenya do it all the time, but in the United States you're most likely to see a barefoot runner on the beach. Still, there are those who venture to other areas like grassy fields and even hiking trails. If you're thinking that running barefoot sounds strange, consider the findings of Michael Warburton, a physical therapist in Australia. In a 2001 research paper he wrote that running barefoot decreases the likelihood of ankle sprains and chronic injuries, such as plantar fasciitis. And, wearing shoes actually increases the risk of sprains because they make runners unaware of the foot's position. It's not as far-fetched as it may sound -- Nike has just released the Nike Free, a "shoe that lets your foot run free on any surface." It's designed to mimic the effects of running barefoot. According to Nike, "Studies show that barefoot training leads to stronger feet, that stronger feet lead to a stronger body, and that natural movement enhances agility." | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Winder, GA park and ride only From the park & ride we will travel approximately 30 miles up I-85 to GA-316 which becomes GA-316/29. The park is near Winder GA. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 62Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 1:20 pm | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $24.80 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances. | ||||||
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* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |