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
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
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