Out for the blue came a message from a barefoot runner, there’ll be more to follow.
Hi Graham.
Just discovered your website and thought you would like to know about my barefoot running experiences.
Firstly i am 45 years old, and have been running off and on for about 30 years. I did plenty of running in the Forces in boots mainly but also used trainers. About 5 years ago I started running again read more
By RTP
Here in the UK many runners are knee deep in their marathon training for London or Brighton marathons in April. Some are training for the distance for the first time, others have been at it for years. Most will have completed the bulk of their long runs, and many will have had to deal with the injuries and niggles that are all part of endurance running training.
I wonder how many runners will have read more
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
I went out yesterday for my 2nd barefoot run. after a few minutes my gastrocnemius (calf) started to hurt for real and also my feet didn’t feel so good. Tried to run mainly on grass (and the feet felt better) but couldn’t run as long as I wanted. now my gastrocnemius are still shrunken and sore and I feel them in every step…
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
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