When I run barefoot, I put my foot straight down and pick it straight up, getting my forward power from big muscles in my legs, not my feet or toes. When I...
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Gordon
gajslk
May 9, 2011 11:14 pm
Walking and running work your foot in different manners. Walking, at least on easy ground, uses a GENTLE heel-strike. Some might call it midfoot, depending on...
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Joe Maller
joemaller
May 10, 2011 1:01 am
I figure every step is a chance to work on form, whether running or walking. They're bio-mechanically different, but there are some ideas that cross over. Most...
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Preston
barefootrunners
May 10, 2011 1:11 pm
Check out this cool ad on a Maine TV station. If you are thinking about going to the Pineland Farms Trail Running Festival and have time, you will not regret...
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Robert
miltloomis
May 10, 2011 3:05 pm
Thanks to all for the encouragement. Did a little barefoot walking on my most recent workout. The park where I run has graveled paths, so I didn't go far on...
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deguzmanchristine
deguzmanchri...
May 10, 2011 3:07 pm
jania: i think you are definitely right about developing muscles higher up to help my form. i've been meaning to work on my core for a long time but never do....
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rowrun99
May 10, 2011 6:36 pm
Wow - there are already 40 entries registered in the Barefoot 5k! Have fun! Peter...
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Ardy
ardydub
May 12, 2011 6:06 pm
I got an email early this week from a reporter for the local newspaper who wanted to interview me for an article she is writing about the barefoot running...
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Ardy
ardydub
May 12, 2011 6:08 pm
I experienced what a lot of new BF runners do - pain in the calves due to the extra stretching and the different use of the muscles. It is the same problem...
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Ardy
ardydub
May 12, 2011 6:11 pm
I find I have the best runs when I am thinking of "lift-lift-lift" with each step, rather than "land-land-land". I vaguely remember "someone" here mentioning...
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Ardy
ardydub
May 12, 2011 6:16 pm
Besides, they usually want to prescribe orthotics - and those just don't work with barefoot running! What would we do - duct-tape them on our feet?? Ryan...
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Tatman
tatmantats
May 12, 2011 6:57 pm
Ryan, This is a great opportunity for you and the NW area. I like your first t-shirt idea HAHA. Please share with us the article and/or video of the ...
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Vince
hydroz99
May 12, 2011 7:15 pm
Speaking of duct tape, I've had to apply medical tape on my foot to attach the pod for my garmin to measure my speed as well as distance. Does anyone have any...
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Curt
fmotf
May 13, 2011 1:25 am
Yes, I gave my garmin to a friend. I'm enjoying this so much that I no longer care about speed or distance....
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exjfn@...
exjfn
May 13, 2011 10:22 pm
Here's a completely positive barefoot running new story from Akron, Ohio, just posted on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Qv7jsjWsQ Even the sports...
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loimprevisto
May 14, 2011 1:55 pm
So, I recently became interested in barefoot running. I've eased myself into it very slowly, I spent two weeks trying the technique in normal shoes- just...
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mardoll3
May 14, 2011 1:57 pm
I totally agree about the news story! The doctor was able to show why it is better for you with scientific evidence to back it up. Cindy :) (New barefoot...
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lmz51
May 14, 2011 1:58 pm
so I'm not the only barefooter in Switzerland? nice to see :-) I started in april to run barefoot, and since then I've run a couple of times in zurich, but...
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andrewmhull@...
andrewmhull
May 14, 2011 2:49 pm
This means you aren't touching down and lifting from the same spot; you are dragging or turning on the ground. Lift quicker, think about lifting before your...
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Curt
fmotf
May 14, 2011 4:58 pm
Yes, good story - although they do start by describing the barefoot runner "pounding the pavement."...
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B
philosobrent
May 14, 2011 5:00 pm
I know this probably isn't the first entry of this type, but I thought in might generate interesting conversation. I've now run in three countries barefoot,...
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Robert
miltloomis
May 14, 2011 5:40 pm
... in ages happened in my Friday workout. I ran 2 miles in my NBs on graveled paths at local Newhall Park, then shed my shoes and ran the last mile on a...
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Sue Alexander
suenestnature
May 14, 2011 5:52 pm
Bob-welcome to barefoot running. It is much fun. I would recommend a couple of things; I use VFFs when I need to wear footwear either due to social...
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Nelipot
nelipot...
May 15, 2011 12:11 pm
Treadmills are bad for barefoot running, especially for noobies (but I am assuming you walk barefoot frequently). Treadmills have two problems: the mat is...
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barefootkenbob
May 15, 2011 10:36 pm
Good advice, But tough soles are not any more necessary on a treadmill, than on any other abrasive surface, because the ground is moving beneath your feet in...
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Sue Alexander
suenestnature
May 15, 2011 11:18 pm
Well...you could go cheaper than that and run in place for twenty minutes in the living room which I did last night. And you can be as abrasive as you want or...
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acmaeey
May 15, 2011 11:53 pm
apparently, elite kenyan teen runner. all seems perfect to me: foot landing, quick lift (up to the butt due to his running speed, arm swing and vertical...
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Gordon
gajslk
May 15, 2011 11:57 pm
Running on treadmills may suck, but the physics is identical to running on unmoving ground. Well, the same as running on rubber ground that gives and bounces,...
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Nelipot
nelipot...
May 16, 2011 1:01 pm
If you want empirical evidence that running on a treadmill is different than running on the ground, try this experiment: Close your eyes and stand 30 seconds...
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ross alloway
murthlyhours
May 16, 2011 2:33 pm
Ha Ha. The Bloody Nose Hypothesis. This is an interesting discussion. Another piece of empirical evidence of the fundamental difference is variation of stride....
