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The Barefoot Running Diaries

Between July 2009 and April 2013 we ran a project here that welcomed runners  to document their experiences of running barefoot.

Twenty six people participated, some wrote only an intro and maybe a post or two, others contributed more detailed reports. One in particular, Soul Man, wrote 74 entries on his journey into running barefoot.

There is no doubt the Christopher McDougall's book, Born to Run, created a huge interest in barefoot running and a major shake-up within the running community, from beginners, to coaches, to shoe manufacturers. Whilst much of the hype has now diminished, the legacy has been a re-evaluation of what it means to run naturally. These posts in this section provide a glimpse into the lives of just a few runners who tried it.

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Weekly Summry #2

Total weekly miles: 14
Number of running sessions: 3
Total weekly barefoot miles: 6.3
Number of barefoot running sessions: 3
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: same
Runs in minimalist shoes, e.g. Five Fingers: no (just socks)
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special at the moment
Interesting/amusing read more

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Weekly summary #1

Total weekly miles: 9.5
Number of running sessions: 3
Total weekly barefoot miles: 6.2
Number of barefoot running sessions: 3
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: same
Runs in minimalist shoes, e.g. Five Fingers: no (just socks)
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special at the moment
Interesting/amusing read more

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My Intro (also in my profile)

Or Kremer, 28.

Years running: around 2, but only at the last 5 months got into it for real.

Typical weekly mileage: 23 miles (around 37 km)

Usual running terrain: road

Experience going barefoot (whilst not running): none

Any pre-existing injuries, niggles: no

Usual running footwear: Saucony cohesion nx

Usual foot-strike style: guess that will be hill

Reasons for running barefoot: seems more natural, maybe read more

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Hopping Mad

Anyone who trains for running should have a purpose in mind for every run.

Sometimes it will be something very specific, like a long run as part of marathon training, or a speed session. Often though, it’s a recovery run, and those recovery runs may not achieve much except get the blood flowing and heart gently pumping for half an hour. However, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap read more

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barefoot motivation

part of my training plan for half marathons is 6 miles at race pace then the same the following day and gradualy increase this distance. the second day is always hard as you are still sore from the previous run.  I used the motivation of going out in Vffs for the second run and it was far easier to get up and run that morning, it also teaches you to maintain form when you are tired.  you need read more