Did anyone see the recent Runner's World magazine? They had a little blurb about a study of runners, and they discovered that those who ran with less impact,...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 8, 2001 4:37 pm
I was riding my bicycle to work this morning. About half-way to work, I ran over a piece of glass on Pacific Coast Highway, in Seal Beach. Luckily I had my...
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plabo@...
Aug 13, 2001 12:11 am
Ken, I hope you don't mind if I post the thread of our email communication here. Some beginning barefoot runner might be interested. Dear Ken, Thank you so...
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oliver@...
Aug 13, 2001 12:26 am
I was out on Saturday afternoon on the tracks around our local water reservoir. (Ross Creek reserve, if anyone in the group has ever visited Dunedin.) It was...
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oliver@...
Aug 13, 2001 12:58 am
Couldn't help replying to your comments on cold and rain. If I didn't run in the rain I'd give up a lot of opportunities for a run. It rains often here. More...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 14, 2001 4:49 am
... paths? Do you ... to deal ... paths, as ... gravel ... have ... From: http://www.runnersworld.com/dailynew/archives/1998/February/980202.htm l#feat "For...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 14, 2001 5:11 am
... I think I forgot to mention that one. And it is one of the best aspects of running barefoot in the rain. During the Pacific Shoreline Hurricane, I mean...
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Al Crystal
au_barefoot@...
Aug 14, 2001 5:52 am
G'day everyone I have a questions concerning the technique used in running as opposed to walking. I understand the ball/heel/ball method of running. It works...
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Al Crystal
au_barefoot@...
Aug 14, 2001 5:52 am
G'day everyone I have a questions concerning the technique used in running as opposed to walking. I understand the ball/heel/ball method of running. It works...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 14, 2001 6:56 pm
I think the same benefits apply using ball/heel/ball walking as in running, but to a lesser degree. The benefits are: 1- reduced impact. Yes walking already...
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oliver@...
Aug 14, 2001 10:02 pm
Walking is lower impact than running, as at least one foot is on the ground through the entire time of each step; this should mean that impact reduction...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan@...
Aug 15, 2001 5:18 am
Just wanted to comment on something Ken said in one of his responses: "Our ancient ancestors probably also only ate fresh raw food, mostly of plant origin, and...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 15, 2001 9:24 pm
This has gone from a short reply to a book. Well, hope you enjoy, and don't take it personally. I get attacked for the way I eat most every day. So thought I...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan@...
Aug 17, 2001 3:29 pm
I don't take it personally. Whether or not to eat meat can seem like a religion some times. You have a good point about the monkeys. Gives me some more...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 20, 2001 3:10 am
Chris, You make many good points. And in fact, the modern adaptations of paleo diets I have seen examples of include a lot of vegetables, fruits, etc. But, I...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan@...
Aug 20, 2001 7:49 pm
Ken, Sounds like you're already on a paleo-vegan diet. The promoters of paleo diets tend to emphasize meat because their research is beginning to show that to...
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Billy Gard
email@...
Aug 21, 2001 7:58 am
Richard Frazine had a chance to clarify his findings on the effect of pavement on bare feet by responding to my question at dss-list on "does pavement actually...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 22, 2001 7:51 pm
... is actually the smoother pavement that poses the ... So, why not practice walking or running without rubbing your feet on the ground? It's the old...
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oliver@...
Aug 22, 2001 10:39 pm
Walking home past a local primary school the other day I saw a group of kids playing a casual game of rugby on the lawn at the front of their school. All of...
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Peter LaBorde
plabo@...
Aug 24, 2001 3:58 pm
... Actually, being able to run faster on low grass makes sense to me. The foot can dig slightly into the ground to get the proverbial toe- hold (or actually,...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 26, 2001 4:45 pm
Makes sense to me to Peter, Your point reminds me a friend at work who grew up in rural Vietnam. He told me that most of the people go barefoot, because they...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Aug 28, 2001 8:02 pm
On the other hand, some of my friends running in shoes, have the same experience of being able to run a little faster on the grass... -ken ... get ... toe- ......
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Michael
enthios@...
Sep 11, 2001 11:08 pm
Ken, I'm training for my first marathon (in three weeks!) and, the longer I run, the better I feel - with the exception of my feet. I've got blood blisters....
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Sep 12, 2001 11:22 pm
After running my first marathon (with shoes) I wished I had ran it barefoot. I had been running about 30-40% or my milage barefoot on the beach sand for...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Sep 19, 2001 7:36 pm
My friend who is finally trying barefoot running, just told me last night, that as a kid, he and his buddies used to race around the block. The interesting...
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pbj@...
Sep 19, 2001 9:40 pm
Howdy, Has anyone ever noticed when you go up or down stairs, walking or running, even with shoes on that you have to land ball first? Landing on your heel is...
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Ken Saxton
Ken@...
Sep 26, 2001 12:05 am
... I've always wondered about people (with shoes) walking or running their dogs (without shoes). They often tell me that going barefoot is dangerous because...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan@...
Sep 27, 2001 5:43 pm
What has occurred to me that is even more puzzling and convinces me going barefoot isn't dangerous. Some people don't worry about their children going...
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Peter LaBorde
plabo@...
Sep 29, 2001 5:57 am
Hello! Has anybody come across a good way to protect a cut on the sole of the foot while running, specially on fine gravel? I'm tempted to try duct tape or...
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Billy Gard
email@...
Sep 30, 2001 2:25 am
... I saw this in a magazine ad that showed a father between his two kids playing instruments, and surrounded by a summer paradise. Naturally, both kids were...
