Would someone please explain to me what minimalism is and its purposes? Examples?
I am indeed a barefoot enthusiast, and I was wondering to those of you who do run barefoot, does it matter what surfaces you run on, and whether you strike on your heel or the balls of your feet?
Um if you land on your heels while running barefoot I think you'll die. Just run naturaly
zxcvb wrote:
Um if you land on your heels while running barefoot I think you'll die. Just run naturaly
Actually, it feels pretty good when you're on grass.
EVERYTHING feels good when you're on grass.
I started by using old socks first before going barefoot only....it helps a lot.
I run barefoot 2-3 days a week (at least in the warmer weather). I prefer golf courses (very early morning or late in the evening) or on the beach. The beach can be tough on the feet, but as you run more you will build up calluses. I do the rest of my training runs in Nike Frees for a total of around 40-50 mpw between the two. Since I began this style of running, I have been injury free, and have been racing at a higher level without any form of true speed training.
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If I wanted to put a little bit of barefoot running into my weekly mileage, how much would be best, and how should I do it?
And do you really need to be a minimalist to be a sometimes-barefoot runner?
intuitively most people are afraid to run on the road while barefoot but I have found that it's really not a big deal at all. you can run barefoot on just about any surface, excepting maybe gravel
I started running barefoot strides in HS on our soccer field and continued the process through college. Recently I've started running a shakeout run 3 nights a week on a local soccer field sans shoes. I've noticed that running slower without the shoes feels a lot different then it did running strides. My feet seem to be getting used to the idea of having to actually work now. The musculature of the foot and ankle have gotten stronger as have my calves. I've also increased ROM in my lower leg. Best of all it just feels good
Son of Marijuologist wrote:
EVERYTHING feels good when you're on grass.
Good one!
I do all of my running in the Asics Tai Chi, a martial arts shoe with no cushioning and a thin rubber sole. It's as close to barefoot as you can get while still wearing a shoe. After a few hunderd miles you can feel the ground even better as the sole starts to wear out.
barefoot enthusiast wrote:
And do you really need to be a minimalist to be a sometimes-barefoot runner?
No. I take the run in everything approach. I run in cheap flip flops and heavy Mizunos, and others in between.
barefoot and lovin it wrote:
I run barefoot 2-3 days a week (at least in the warmer weather). I prefer golf courses (very early morning or late in the evening) or on the beach. The beach can be tough on the feet, but as you run more you will build up calluses. I do the rest of my training runs in Nike Frees for a total of around 40-50 mpw between the two. Since I began this style of running, I have been injury free, and have been racing at a higher level without any form of true speed training.
So what has your imporvement been since you started? I am just curious can you list your old pr's and your new ones? Thanks
These are all you need. Just like going barefoot but making it possible to run on a wide variety of surfaces without worrying about banging up your feet.
Feel like a dream.
Five Fingers Fan wrote:
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/These are all you need. Just like going barefoot but making it possible to run on a wide variety of surfaces without worrying about banging up your feet.
Feel like a dream.
These are decent and you can still feel everything underneath you as well.
You need to not heel strike, and you probably need to concisiously be lifting up your thighs instead of just running. thats my 2 cents
slightly bow legged retired 18 year old runner out.
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this is for joggers not competitive runners. and/or kooks.
i want a pair just to have a pair! my feet are so tender there is no way i could run barefoot, but those footies look fun! and i bet they are good for going in the water.
jdh
i want a pair just to have a pair! my feet are so tender there is no way i could run barefoot, but those footies look fun! and i bet they are good for going in the water.
jdh
start off in "socks"!....and make sure the surface is grass!.....after a while try taking the socks off!...good luck!