Andrew's Guide To Barefoot Running

Training Advice/Discussion

14 years ago 09/04/2009 8:33am EDT

I started running minimalist/five fingers about a year ago, and now I'm up to 20 miles at a stretch.

I'm always being asked to explain what I do, so I've written a long series of articles.

The first one, Born to run, explains the anatomy of why were' such amazing runners:

http://www.raw-food-health.net/Born-To-Run.html

In this one I talk about why you'd want to run barefoot:

http://www.raw-food-health.net/Barefoot-Running.html

In another, I explain how to run barefoot without hurting yourself:

http://www.raw-food-health.net/Running-Barefoot.html

Hope you all enjoy.

14 years ago 09/04/2009 9:18am EDT

re: RusticBohemian

Weren't you the guy who said he would break the mile world record eating just vegetables/raw foods? How's that working out (if it's you)?

Sorry if it's the wrong guy, but I'd still like an update on the raw food crank I'm talking about.

14 years ago 09/04/2009 10:47am EDT

re: horse

Thanks for being another voice of reason out there among the Asics Gel inserts and the stability posts.

14 years ago 09/04/2009 12:12pm EDT

re: RusticBohemian

My friend you need a basic course in high school physics as well as Netter's book of human anatomy. Then work your way up to kinematics and biomechanics.

Everyone understands that shoes are typically overbuilt for the fat masses but to go to the opposite extreme of shoeless running is not rational. It's an interesting hobby, a worthy one, even, but not necessary. Is it useful to do some barefoot running to make you a stronger runner? Sure. So do core exercises. Can I become a great runner by doing nothing but core exercises? No.

Can you guys please give it a break?

14 years ago 09/04/2009 12:45pm EDT

re: RusticBohemian

Just a Tip gets it exactly right.

Also, at least to me, the combination of the semi-religious fervor of the barefoot running cult with attempts to sell merchandise like the "Vita-Mix 5200" is really unappealing.

14 years ago 09/04/2009 12:59pm EDT

re: Rabbity

Rabbity wrote:
Just a Tip gets it exactly right.
Also, at least to me, the combination of the semi-religious fervor of the barefoot running cult with attempts to sell merchandise like the "Vita-Mix 5200" is really unappealing.

It is no different then the semi religious fervor of the shod running cult with attempts to sell merchandise like the "asics gel kinsei" etc.

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