Comments on: barefoot in the world

By: saucony

saucony — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:34:49 +0000

I read many positive things about barefoot running, they say that this is healthy to the foot…I think I will try running barefoot…but seems very hard at first timer…

By: Barefoot Brandon » Is marathon training actually BAD for your heart?

Barefoot Brandon » Is marathon training actually BAD for your heart? — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:08:29 +0000

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By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:33 +0000

Hello, my name is Tony and i have put up a social network for sharing free information between barefoot/minimalist runners. It is still in its infant shoes but if you are interested in the subject join us:
http://hotfootrunners.ning.com/?xgi=5mGvtsWHiYPuz7
Thx,
T.

By: max shoes

max shoes — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:25:37 +0000

Great! I’m glad the website helps you out.

By: Deb on the Rocks

Deb on the Rocks — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:19:01 +0000

Very interesting. Marketing, and how it has shaped our concepts and ideas about our own bodies let alone our world is amazing and horrifying. So I think I know something (like running without shoes would hurt your arches) and then when I think about how I “know” this, I envision a Nike or shoe company ad’s faux blueprint advertisement teaching me about what feet need. Poor Gen Xer, I’m damaged goods!

By: badassdadblog

badassdadblog — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:31:53 +0000

In short, yes. Technique and form are key. Compared to some natural surfaces, smooth, clean concrete is like silk. Barefoot running in elite training and competition was not a foreign idea before the advent of the modern running shoe, which only happened around 30 years ago. Adebe Bikila won the 1960 Olympic marathon barefoot in Rome, setting a new record time.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:10:26 +0000

How does the natural approach to running, barefoot running, address running on unnatural surfaces such as concrete, blacktop roadbeds, and other man-made surfaces. I’ve heard of the African runners running for miles and miles barefoot, but they are running on dirt and sand, not sidewalks. Does the right technique overcome those hard, unforgiving surfaces?

By: badassdadblog

badassdadblog — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:07:29 +0000

I have no plans to become the naked barefoot guy. Yet.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:31:54 +0000

Okay, fine Barefoot Boy, but when you decide to go fully commando expect some increased bystander hostility.

By: Trish

Trish — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:57:18 +0000

I’ve got nothing against barefoot- or near-barefoot running. The only barrier is if i want to run anywhere near the house, I have to wear running shoes of some kind – we have all gravel roads. Ouch!