any of you read the article in the recent Nature magazine about barefoot running?
any of you have the courage to try it?
I have to say that initially it scares the heck out of me but apparently it is nothing to be afraid of if done right and cures most long distance running injuries.
any barefooters out there?
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im like so cool now, b/c i can run barefoot even though im slower than people wearing normal shoes. but they just dont get. i spend all my time perfecting my “running technique” so my mileage never exceeds 25mpw and now i never get injuries! books that really inspired me are born to run, chi and pose running.
after mastering the power of chi and breathing Dr. Romonov’s gospel of biomechanics and simple physics, i now can perform at an ultimately mediocre level amongst my tri friends.
when i try to up my mileage to fill my running log compared to the FOP runners running 60+mi a week, i get strange achilles pain and tend to develop metatarsal stress fractures. despite common sense and reputable medical advice, i will still continue to run barefoot b/c its the natural way to run.
HBO Real Sports is running a story on the benefits of barefoot running.
read this:
http://running.competitor.com/2010/05/features/the-barefoot-running-injury-epidemic_10118
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Why be a dick? (directed at seasonschange)
wow, that should be interesting, thank you.
i heard Dan Lieberman speak about the benefits of running barefoot last week.
He is the Harvard prof that is doing all of the research about it.
I have to say that i think it is kinda nuts but he got me to kinda be more interested.
a lot of what he said made real sense and he has proven it. I was kinda shocked or surprised.
really, hes proven it?
so many health recommendations have “proof.” !?
Epidemic? 15 runners is an epidemic? People get hurt all the time in super high tech ultra trainers of fantastic power.
interesting article and no surprise.
the lecture I attended was interesting because you had this barefoot apparent expert/professor and shoe store owner who kinda sparred with each other.
each side made valid claims and I think all that one can say is tread lightly.
I have a reeling that most of the new barefoot or even free generation are probably pushing too far from the get go.
Even these pros/experts warned that you need to start slow and perhaps just make it part of your training regime.
I have to say that i side with Ryan Hall who says that until he sees someone win a marathon barefoot, then he will change.
Nonetheless, this in an interesting trend.
b/c theyre actually running.
id really like to see those barefoot runners do a marathon training program with me. wouldnt last 2 weeks.
The article went along with what I was told by an olympic coach. Minimal shoe; one thing. Barefoot, a completely different animal.
Are there minimal shoes? Or is that simply a racing flat?
well your name “seasonsChange” is rather telling.
This is awesome!
"Minimal shoe; one thing. Barefoot, a completely different animal. "
I agree with that. I run great in minimal shoes. I run barefoot a little bit just to strengthen my feet. While I do defend bare footers I find running is minimal shoes much more enjoyable.
b/c theyre actually running.
id really like to see those barefoot runners do a marathon training program with me. wouldnt last 2 weeks.
Didn’t you know that you are awarded double miles when you do it barefooted?
well i gather the atmosphere is changing a bit these days.
I suppose minimal shoes would be-
Nike Free
Vibrams
+any other brand that competes vs the Frees
I may buy a pair of frees soon because I have recently been plagued by some common running injuries and I want to try something different.
Sure would be nice to have a few years of running injury free eh?
"Are there minimal shoes? Or is that simply a racing flat? "
Same same. Take a pair of flats to your favorite shoe repair store and have them put a thick sole on them. Works a treat.
"We show that most forefoot and some midfoot strikes (shod or barefoot) do not generate the sudden, large impact transients that occur when you heel strike (shod or barefoot). "
runners make adjustments to the impact forces so that there are not wide force of impact swings between pavement and grass.
"Consequently, runners who forefoot or midfoot strike do not need shoes with elevated cushioned heels to cope with these sudden, high transient forces that occur when you land on the ground. "
actually, theyd probably need it more since the surface area of contact of lower as well as the decreased impacted time. greater force per unit area. at best forefoot runners absorb the shock in their lower legs and especially their calves, hence why its difficult to run long distances forefoot striking. skeletal support vs muscular support.
Personally I’ve worked in some barefoot running into my routine, usually to the tune of 3 days a week 10-20 mins per session at the end of a “shoed” run
I enjoy it and I feel it gives me good feedback as to my form and how my foot is landing as compared to how it should be landing, I wouldn’t say it’s the best thing ever and I’d never run barefoot for all my runs or even for prolonged periods of time for that matter. At the end of the day to me it’s like doing drills and I feel it helps my running…whether it actually does or not who knows but it sure as hell isn’t hurting me.