I am new to barefoot running but very excited about it. I started on the treadmill and ran a couple of times but found I got blisters I think from meeting the...
Welcome! You sound a lot like me when I first started barefoot running in 2003. I had gone barefoot a lot of my life, whenever I had the chance. It had just...
Went for a run on the dirt road today. I ran the first mile but then it got really rough and had to walk for about 1/2 mile and then went back to running on...
Is it bad to walk as you adjust to barefoot running - in my opinion ... HECK NO! Sounds like you are doing wonderfully well! In preparation for the Heart of...
... Somebody else might have mentioned this already, but I had to toss in my 2 cents worth: Its a general misconception that running barefooted makes our feet...
Good points Ryan. I also think the pendulum swings both ways and probably balances out somewhere in the middle. Perception, as you say is a huge part of...
IMHO, this is a better interview than last week's FOX interview. This one was done by the sports department. (Note to football buffs: Len Dawson is our local...
I used sandals in my first marathon, at Boston '04, for about 5 miles of the course. Sandals, in my opinion, are a good transition footwear to barefoot...
Did you switch to sandals in 04 Boston because of the heat that year? I have a pair of Bite sandals with rear strap and flat heal. I've been migrating to these...
Byron, I had the sandals strapped to my back during Boston '04 as a contingency. Yes, the heat was a factor. I ran the first 13 miles barefoot, wore sandals...
Will be running in the Teri Zenner Memorial 4 mile run tomorrow morning out at Heritage Park in Olathe. Not sure how speedy I may run this one. I have been...
Good morning, I just got back from a 4 miler. FIrst time i have been 4 since i started barefoot running about a month ago. I feel pretty slow building up but I...
Nice running today, Donna. Sounds like you are taking it "sensibly" slow which is great! Regarding work footwear, I wear a harauche type shoe. Here's a link....
Rick, I met you at the Teri Mathis Zenner run this morning. I thought your website was very impressive and inspiring. Barefoot running has always been...
Hi Brian, I'm new to this but I thought I'd throw two-cents in also. I HOPE your apartment is better informed about barefoot running (perhaps this is a good...
Hi Brian! Glad you checked in! It was great meeting you this morning. I have a treadmill in my basement so it is no problem for me when I need to get in a few...
Brought to you courtesy of Stride Mechanics LLC, Jack Cady Analyst and Owner. I learned a few things about my stride ... and here they are ... the good, the...
Hey all New to barefoot running, in fact I started just a week ago. I am alternating between the treadmill and outdoors on the sidewalk. So, I'm really proud...
Hey Rick, great slide analysis video! At what speed was it taken -- 15 or 30 frames per second? -- Jerry On 8 May 2005 at 17:01, Barefoot Rick Roeber wrote: ...
Hey, welcome! Sounds like you are doing quite well for your first week. Just take it slow and build easy and you should be fine. One comment about the sore...
With 69 members subscribed to this group, I believe it is time we get to know each other a bit better. Some of you have posted and we know a bit about you....
... Overland Park, KS ... Running for 18 months, having run 5 marathons in that time and am currently doing 1 a month for 2005: Phoenix, Little Rock, New...