Comments for Barefoot & Minimalist Running http://barefoot-running.com/blog bringing barefoot and minimalist running information to the world Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:48:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Minimalist Running…but it does make you stronger! by Jeff Sekerak http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=239&cpage=1#comment-404 Jeff Sekerak Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:48:59 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=239#comment-404 Excellent info! I've been running in Tarahumara Sandals for about a year now. Increase in foot strength is remarkable. Light seasonal or water shoes (i.e. Ahnu brand are excellent) work well also. Jeff Sekerak Excellent info! I’ve been running in Tarahumara Sandals for about a year now. Increase in foot strength is remarkable.

Light seasonal or water shoes (i.e. Ahnu brand are excellent) work well also.

Jeff Sekerak

]]> Comment on Plantar Fasciitis Treatment for Runners & Others by mike http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=163&cpage=1#comment-379 mike Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:40:57 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=163#comment-379 Interesting article... I'm in love with the idea of running barefoot, partially thanks to Born To Run but also because of the great feeling of being barefoot. I had Plantar Fasciitis spring up out of nowhere 4 or 5 years ago. It's never been horrible, but has kept me from running at times. I've recently picked up fivefingers and began to walk around or go out more often in the fivefingers/barefoot. I've yet to run more than 400yds. Since setting out on this path my Plantar Fasciitis has gotten pretty painful. I'm at the point that I'm considering giving up the barefoot dream and just sticking with normal shoes and maybe an over the counter insert. It seems that maybe there is hope for "curing" the pf and transitioning to barefoot running by following these recommendations? Interesting article… I’m in love with the idea of running barefoot, partially thanks to Born To Run but also because of the great feeling of being barefoot. I had Plantar Fasciitis spring up out of nowhere 4 or 5 years ago. It’s never been horrible, but has kept me from running at times. I’ve recently picked up fivefingers and began to walk around or go out more often in the fivefingers/barefoot. I’ve yet to run more than 400yds. Since setting out on this path my Plantar Fasciitis has gotten pretty painful. I’m at the point that I’m considering giving up the barefoot dream and just sticking with normal shoes and maybe an over the counter insert. It seems that maybe there is hope for “curing” the pf and transitioning to barefoot running by following these recommendations?

]]> Comment on Prevention or Fix When Broken; The Dentist or Doctor Approach? by Salt lake City Dentists http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=197&cpage=1#comment-377 Salt lake City Dentists Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:40:05 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=197#comment-377 That is quite insightful. It provided me a number of ideas and I'll be posting them on my website eventually. I'm bookmarking your blog and I'll be back again. Thank you again! That is quite insightful. It provided me a number of ideas and I’ll be posting them on my website eventually. I’m bookmarking your blog and I’ll be back again. Thank you again!

]]> Comment on Is Running Injury Free All About Footsrike?: Reaction to the Harvard Study by el jefe http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=194&cpage=1#comment-371 el jefe Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:17:26 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=194#comment-371 the heel should act as a cue ......as we hit on the forefront, the foot begins to relax downward, with the rear mid of the foot sinking into the stroke....as the front of the heel touches we use it as a cue to begin the process again.....the hell is merely a cue...el jefe the heel should act as a cue ……as we hit on the forefront, the foot begins to relax downward, with the rear mid of the foot sinking into the stroke….as the front of the heel touches we use it as a cue to begin the process again…..the hell is merely a cue…el jefe

]]> Comment on Running Shoes Cause Increased Torque on Joints by Pike http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=135&cpage=1#comment-369 Pike Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:19:48 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=135#comment-369 I have to agree with jarviscera about: "The problem I have with the modern running shoe is not their existence but that they are so contrary to Occam’s razor for so many people. Here’s what we accepted hook, line, and sinker – that the fat-heeled, arch-supporting shoe is good for all people, all the time." How many people can stand next to each other, pull their shoes and socks off have their feet match? How about people with the same sizes? I wear somewhere between an 11 and a 12 in running shoes, that's a pretty big difference. I have to agree with jarviscera about: “The problem I have with the modern running shoe is not their existence but that they are so contrary to Occam’s razor for so many people. Here’s what we accepted hook, line, and sinker – that the fat-heeled, arch-supporting shoe is good for all people, all the time.” How many people can stand next to each other, pull their shoes and socks off have their feet match? How about people with the same sizes? I wear somewhere between an 11 and a 12 in running shoes, that’s a pretty big difference.

]]> Comment on Running Store Takes on Natural Running by David Gray http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=232&cpage=1#comment-367 David Gray Sat, 29 May 2010 10:09:05 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=232#comment-367 Yes - it's rife over here in the UK too. You get some really funny looks if you ask for anything other than the (admittedly excellent for those who want them) ubiquitous Asics Gels. It was with this problem that I searched for the best option online and I found these 1940's style Plimsolls (see link). They're excellent and a few of my friends have now converted to these and use nothing else. One friend uses them for 10ks and half marathons.http://www.schoolpumps.co.uk/plimsolls/black-lace-up-toe-/prod_7.html Yes – it’s rife over here in the UK too. You get some really funny looks if you ask for anything other than the (admittedly excellent for those who want them) ubiquitous Asics Gels. It was with this problem that I searched for the best option online and I found these 1940’s style Plimsolls (see link).
They’re excellent and a few of my friends have now converted to these and use nothing else. One friend uses them for 10ks and half marathons.http://www.schoolpumps.co.uk/plimsolls/black-lace-up-toe-/prod_7.html

]]> Comment on How to Fit Vibram Five Fingers: One Fitter’s Opinion by Five Days with FiveFingers – Day One « Shohei-Ryu Blog http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-343 Five Days with FiveFingers – Day One « Shohei-Ryu Blog Tue, 11 May 2010 01:41:28 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-343 [...] They’re a little snug after all.  I wish I read this article before buying. (See Barefoot-running.com.) [...] [...] They’re a little snug after all.  I wish I read this article before buying. (See Barefoot-running.com.) [...]

]]> Comment on New Balance 100 by runbyu1 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=118&cpage=1#comment-285 runbyu1 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:29:07 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=118#comment-285 Rick you're a freaking stud! This site is for runners of all abilities, especially beginners and those just discovering minimalist running. Welcome and I hope your running consumption continues! Rick you’re a freaking stud! This site is for runners of all abilities, especially beginners and those just discovering minimalist running. Welcome and I hope your running consumption continues!

]]> Comment on The Barefoot Running Debate by Chris Johnson NC http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-283 Chris Johnson NC Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:01:14 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=139#comment-283 My additonal $.02? I also read the overly cautious recommend those who must go barefoot to please do so in the grass. Sounds logical. But beyond losing all the sensory and training benefits of barefoot running the real issue is the unseen hazzards in grass. Years ago I spent a summer as a construction laborer in a suburban area. The amount of sharp objects and other construction debris that were bulldozed over and then covered with lovely sod was significant. When I have ventured out barefoot I have noticed a few sharp objects along the way, mostly at street crossings. But the key is I DID notice them. Items in the grass are more difficult to spot and pose a greater hazzard. So enjoy barefooting as you wish. But don't limit your experience due to overdramatized risks. Or how about this? On your next shod run take notice and see how many real hazzards you can spot. I would wager the number will be small and easily stepped around. Chris McDougall, when asked about hazzards, responds my referencing two high tech devices he brings along on each run, his eyes. With those he easily maneuvers around the objects. My additonal $.02?
I also read the overly cautious recommend those who must go barefoot to please do so in the grass. Sounds logical. But beyond losing all the sensory and training benefits of barefoot running the real issue is the unseen hazzards in grass.
Years ago I spent a summer as a construction laborer in a suburban area. The amount of sharp objects and other construction debris that were bulldozed over and then covered with lovely sod was significant.
When I have ventured out barefoot I have noticed a few sharp objects along the way, mostly at street crossings. But the key is I DID notice them. Items in the grass are more difficult to spot and pose a greater hazzard.
So enjoy barefooting as you wish. But don’t limit your experience due to overdramatized risks. Or how about this? On your next shod run take notice and see how many real hazzards you can spot. I would wager the number will be small and easily stepped around.
Chris McDougall, when asked about hazzards, responds my referencing two high tech devices he brings along on each run, his eyes. With those he easily maneuvers around the objects.

]]> Comment on Good Form Running: The Future by Chris Johnson NC http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=213&cpage=1#comment-282 Chris Johnson NC Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:04:09 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=213#comment-282 I have to say that arriving at this website was a positive moment in my training to become a Barefoot/(mostly)minimalist runner. I primarily struggle with doing more than I should which no running program will help. But I have now moderated my intensity and explored and re-explored resources including Chi-Running and the more recnt purchase of the Evolution Running DVD. Both are posiive and meaningful in this process. But your link to "Good Form Running" was great. Just watching their basic, short video clarified so many of the concepts introduced to me in those other materials. I am a SLOW runner having completed two marathons this year both around 4:45. But I believe I am also a gentle runner in shoes so I have been injury free. But since opting to move to a barefoot/minimalist approach (thank you three readings of BORN TO RUN) I have tried too many adjustments and too long distances and the result has been uneven at best and painful at worst. Now I believe I have a more positive starting point. Thank you. I have to say that arriving at this website was a positive moment in my training to become a Barefoot/(mostly)minimalist runner. I primarily struggle with doing more than I should which no running program will help.
But I have now moderated my intensity and explored and re-explored resources including Chi-Running and the more recnt purchase of the Evolution Running DVD. Both are posiive and meaningful in this process. But your link to “Good Form Running” was great. Just watching their basic, short video clarified so many of the concepts introduced to me in those other materials.
I am a SLOW runner having completed two marathons this year both around 4:45. But I believe I am also a gentle runner in shoes so I have been injury free. But since opting to move to a barefoot/minimalist approach (thank you three readings of BORN TO RUN) I have tried too many adjustments and too long distances and the result has been uneven at best and painful at worst. Now I believe I have a more positive starting point.
Thank you.

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