How about some tiger walking? And secrets from “Born to Run”

During my martial arts training, our walking forms required a toe-heel, toe-heel placement, a very quiet, sleek walk like a tiger!  This toe-heel practice is an excellent way to strengthen the calves and ankles.

A very similar style is described in the book "Born to Run", where author, Christopher McDougall sets off to research a tribe of the world's greatest distance runners and to learn their secrets. One of the techniques he discovered is running barefoot with the fore foot landing much like the toe-heel, toe-heel strike.  Normally when most of us walk in our runners, our foot placement generates a heel-strike (heel-toe, heel-toe).  

During my walks or at home, I frequently take some time to practice the toe-heel, toe-heel placement.  By bringing my awareness to my feet, I have noticed that my foot placement is much better; my toes are not curling up and that my calves and ankles have gotten stronger.  Overall, my feet are much happier!  Try it and see how your feet feel! Watch the posted video to learn more.   

“Good walking leaves no track behind it.” Lao Tsu