Good point Terry.
It's about choices:)
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Good point Terry.
It's about choices:)
2 mornings in a row without frost, might be warm enough for some bare footing soon
Indeed it is. Last night was a fine night up on the moors. I ran out with my junior group who were surprised to see me in pumps and even more so when they cam off, but when the watched me running over the moors and were invited to have a go most took their shoes off and put smiles on the faces. They all loved the freedom and asked if we could do it every week. FantasticQuote:
Originally Posted by sbrt
Am being prevented from training at the moment with plantar fisciitis so I think it's time to have a go at some bf style running in an attempt to improve my technique, speed and explore ways of preventing injury.
Have started to wear vibram ff regularly now during the day and will do some short off-road runs with them over the next few months.
When the heal has calmed down will make intervals on grass wearing spikes one of my main weekly training sessions.
Think this is a good way to break into this type of running.
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Originally Posted by Quosh
Just take it very very slowly.
50 metres was all I did first time.
Think about your posture, dont over stride or lean forward.
You want to be running/jogging upright.
Cheers inov8.
I'll try and reign-in my impatience and frustration and think about the big-picture, long-game etc.
Going back to basics and trying to be self-aware about how I run should be the first challenge I suppose; done over very short distances.
Check out Barefoot Ted he is recognised as a leading authority.
http://groups.google.com/group/huara...d48e7b6111e3cf
Tomorrows run will be barefoot. So close today, so close, but the talons stayed on.
Its now been over 7 months since my last barefoot session, vibrams are good but there's no beating the feeling of mud between the toes...
Get with nature, ran natural, bollocks to shoes.
Great picture of before and after barefoot training. Notice how healthier the foot looks after. Toes spread out, feet look stronger.
Footloose
Hmmm that foot looks familiar to me... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry the Tortoise
This is my foot. Please note that on the before picture while I did not have the fitness level I have now I was about halfway through the training for my 1st marathon. The after picture was taken in last January and I have completed 3 marathons since the before picture.
When we were asked by a Doctor on Barefoot Ted's forum if our toes have spreaded after transitioning my answer has been after taking a look at my feet that the change was not that impressive. I told the Doctor that I would put before and after pictures in the file sections of the forum. When another member of the forum did an animated GIF of the 2 pictures scaled I couldn't believe that this was true. My 1st reaction has been that it can't be on the same scale. Though if you look at the heel you see this is on the same scale.
The foot looks definitively stronger. :D
I've got X-Talon and love them. But in the really muddy downhill hill bits I still prefer the sense of security of the mudclaws. Now an X-talon with a mudclaw sole would be perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inov-8 Insider
Exactly my thoughts :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Nigel
For anyone who is interested, we have a free Lecture on Tuesday (23rd March) by our qualified POSE running Coach, aimed at getting to the bottom of the Barefoot v's heal striking argument that is currently taking place in the Media (and here).
8pm at Bilbo's Cafe in Ambleside (above Lakes runner) Tuesday 23rd March.
Would be great to see some of you their who are interested in learning how to Barefoot run whilst still wearing shoes for protection.
More info Here.
Cheers
Ian
Lakes runner
Jeff Browning is yet another US ultra runner who espouses the benefits of barefooting.
I found this link to the work of Daniel Lieberman at Harvard on Jeff's blog:
http://http://www.barefootrunning.fa....edu/6FAQ.html
You may recall that I mentioned on this or a previous thread that in the 80's Colin Valentine-Keswick AC did some fell races barefoot :eek:
Well I saw Colin last Saturday at Causey Pike and I mentioned about his "barefooting", he confirmed he did do some races including BLENCATHRA fell race.:eek::eek:
I did 500metres barefoot today on a nice grassy field after I had done my fell run in my X-Talons ( minus footbeds) Im just not a hardman.
Though it was nice to feel squidgy mud and cold grass on my toes.:D
I'll finish reading Feet in the clouds today and guess what I have a bookmark on page 112 where it's written Colin Valentine because I want to know more about what he did.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inov-8 Insider
On a side note I am planning to maybe try a half marathon in mountain next September. I was told by a friend who did it last year that a guy barefooted it and this was confirmed by the Race Director.
Will I have to try it because another guy did it? ;)
Here is the URL of the activity in GarminConnect when I hiked it in VibramFiveFingers Treks with my brother: Vallee Bras du Nord (acc. Shanahan - acc. Cantin) 21 km
There is a series of 5 articles about this topic generally on the Science of Sport website here:
http://www.sportsscientists.com/2008...r-problem.html
The other 4 are linked via a panel on the right lower down the page.
There's a few bits here about my dipping a toe into the world of barefoot. Just on soft squishy Dartmoor at the moment while my soles are hardening.
http://4windsnavigation.blogspot.com/
A local man, Leopold Aigner, runs in bare feet, even enters road races up to 5km, to "toughen up" for 12 and 24 hour ultra races which he then runs with shoes and socks on. I wouldn't like to try this myself when I think of all the industrial crap that's lying about on the roads or even the agricultural stuff hidden in grass. :eek:
You might see someone you know from your virtual life here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2q6gJF-avo
I think the guy is barefooting. It's in French though. :cool:
Running Times Magazine article from Anton Krupicka about why he incorporates barefoot running into his regime.
Anton is an awesome Ultra Runner for people who don't know who he is. Check out his blog. Very insightful.
Anton Interview
Mr Insider ?
The inov-8 shoes are excellent but i'd probably go with shoes like the vibram five fingers, i like the bikila's or KSO's im particular.. i also like the speeds but i dont think the laces are very necessary.
I heve VFF Flow Treks, they are great, but I do find them a bit tight around the top of my foot, I am thinking of getting some Speeds because they have laces, which should make them more adjustable and therefore less tight. I wish they did them with a Trek sole though!
James
Nothing "we" didn't already know ;-)
http://chrismcdougall.com/blog/2010/...nd-selling-it/
Some common sense re "Bare Footing"
What an interresting article and some really good advice. I particularly liked the fact he was not too fanatical about it, opinions always seem to be so opposed that it causes arguements, perhaps his moderate stance on going barefoot will encourage others to give it a try who wouldn't otherwise just because so many barefoot enthusiasts are so in your face and extreem.
Scince I started barefooting and running in minimal footwear, I have felt the begining signs of all the Beginning barefoot injuries he talks about apart from the Achilles Tendon. All of them have been solved by backing off a bit and the blisters on the toes by not pushing off. The hardest one to shake I have found was tight calves.
I have been surprised by the changes in my feet too. I was expecting my soles to become much harder, they are certainly tougher, but are still fairly soft and smooth. On Thursday I went for my first barefoot run in the rain (not because I have been avoiding it, just because it has not rained for ages!) When I got back into the house and walked accross the tiled hallway I noticed that my footprint had changed, as my feet have got stronger my arch must have raised as before I have allways had a typical pronators footprint. This may also be why my feet seem to have got shorter. My feet are also more muscular, especially my big toe. I now find it quite tight in VFFs, whereas before it was never really an issue.
I have been a bit of a coward about running off road barefoot, everything I have done so far has been on tarmac, I think I may be ready for it though!
James
Did about 3 miles completely barefoot intermittently while running in the Long Mynd area yesterday on some nice grassy trails.
Was quite surprised how much grip you have with bare feet!
Deffo will be some more where the opportunity arises :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goZNN8h6M6E
Anton Krupicka, NB Minimus and a big sharp knife :cool:
I think they're actually the first shoes that he's not modifying drastically before use. Even the MT100, which he had a hand in designing, turned out not to work for him out of the box.
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Originally Posted by Derby Tup
I ran to the birdtable and back in bare feet this morning. Brrrrrr!
Is that a euphemism? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=theHXQP9Bo0
A great video for all barefoot running fans!!!
Excellent, from now on I am going to be Barefoot Jim. Excuse me while I go and hug a tree! Was it just me, or did it look like his eyes were fixed about a foot below her face while he was talking to her!
I think what hes talking about is running barefoot/ forefoot will build up the muscles in your feet which will eventualy lead to stronger feet so less injuries. also forefoot is the way everyone ran before modern day trainers. look at any tribe like the Tarahumara Indians. Put your arm in a cast and watch the muscle waste. personaly i think theirs plenty of space for shoe companys as im not planning running through goarse bushes barefoot. cheers
Yeah sadly I can't use the "barefoot" title as I'm pretty much always shod for running. The closest I come is a couple of runs a week in VFF, and I am barefoot at home a lot, but until the summer I'm strictly "Nearly shoeless Nick"
BTW... Terra plana voucher code for 30% off a nice pair of Evo's or Neo's is fit30, ordered a pair of the black Neo's yesterday...
Check out the 4th item down on this summary of minimalist shoes on iRunFar.com:
http://http://www.irunfar.com/2011/0...orsm-2010.html
Inov-8 Evoskins............
The Bare Grip 200s underneath them look interesting too!
well you tried to run to the bird table, but alais when you got within 5cm's you turned let out a fart and buggered off in side, i was looking forward to a fry up for breaky.. instead i get the aftermath of your supper!Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
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