I’ve been hearing a lot about this lately, and Born to Run is on my to-read list. I randomly went for an 11-mile barefoot run this past summer and I thought I was going to be hurting the next couple of days. I wasn’t hurting at all, besides the insane blisters on my feet! I’m not sure if I’ll be an avid barefoot runner, except on the beach, but I can see how it strengthens different muscles and helps with stabilization and balance.
Good Tips on Barefoot Running
I’m not running barefoot on pavement, yet, but a lot of people are thinking it’s a good idea, including Chris McDougal, author of Born To Run, as well as some dude I saw on the path the other day. Fore-foot running is definitely key, I think, and your calves will be sore for awhile. I wouldn’t recommend going right out and running barefoot on pavement. Try some sprints on the grass first to see what you are supposed to feel like when you run.
This is from Chris at Conditioning Research:
http://conditioningresearch.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-on-barefoot-running.html
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Hugh
February 1, 2010
