Comments on: barefoot running

By: RR

RR — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:46:07 +0000

I think barefooting it is natural, except in the winter but the summer would be cool I was wondering if a person who has slight high arches who underpronates can still go barefoot, I walk, with jogging thrown in and am overweight but working on that, I notice when I go outside to walk, let alone run, I notice a jarring affect in my legs, probably the supination, can I still walk/jog barefoot, I have a ligament problem on the outside of my ankle behind the ankle bone which gets sore after an hour of walking in shoes, of course, should I just walk a bit more on my toes or what? any suggestions? can I still wear say ace bandage support barefoot?

thanks (I think barefoot walking/running rocks!)

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 05:21:15 +0000

I haven’t worn shoes for about four years now, and I don’t think I ever will again. I love walking around in my bare feet. I can’t remember a time when I couldn’t feel the wonderful sensation of the ground under my bare feet. I jog a few miles barefoot every day. I also hike barefoot once in a while.

Since I work at home, I don’t really have problems with my barefoot lifestyle. People might look at me funny once in a while, but they usually just ignore it. I’ve even had people who come into my house wearing shoes that leave carrying their shoes and socks in their hands. I think people who wear shoes are missing out on one of the most important parts of life.

By: paul

paul — Fri, 04 Mar 2005 00:43:30 +0000

a lot of people are missing a great chance for running in winter time i like to run after a fresh fall of snow not too deep and with a temperature of over 25 farenheit the snow is an exellent shock absorber

By: Brian D.

Brian D. — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 23:14:42 +0000

I’m a firm believer in running barefoot. About 9 months ago was yet again having to stop running due to injuries. This time it was a mix of plantar facitis, and achilies tendonitis. I read through a bunch of the same articles and thought it worth trying. And wow what a difference. I’m in my longest break from injuries in several years.

However a warning: don’t go out and run a bunch of miles right away. I ran about 2 miles the first time and came back with 6 quarter sized blisters. Start slow like a quarter mile a day and just move it up a little. I’m up to just over 4 miles without any problems and 16 miles a week. Also you’ll probably want to work on your running technique to ease the impact on your feet. I’ve had good luck with ChiRunning.

Good luck on your barefooted adventures.

By: BD

BD — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 21:21:46 +0000

I used many of the ideas from the website to improve my running, even though I’m still in shoes. And I’ll probably stay in them until they can find a way to protect my feet from the myriad dangers out there.

By: David

David — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 01:32:28 +0000

I love to run barefoot on the beach. I do it regularly. I look at it as similar to my practice of alternating running shoes when I hit the road. By being different, my feet don’t get dialed into the same running step. I guess you could call it cross training of the feet.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Sat, 19 Feb 2005 14:38:53 +0000

I will definitely have to read your links. I run barefoot in the summer all the time. I’m a firm believer! It feels good. We have loads of soccer fields nearby and the feel of the grass is great. I’ve never seen much written about it…interesting. TX!

By: Jon in Michigan

Jon in Michigan — Sat, 19 Feb 2005 12:07:37 +0000

I’m ready, Mark! Just need a good thaw. And to read the books more. And to find a grassy spot. Uh, and to make sure there’s no dogs around. But I’m ready!

By: beverly

beverly — Sat, 19 Feb 2005 05:53:25 +0000

I’m still in awe that the biggest shoe company is selling a shoe that’s just like being barefoot. Hmmmmm.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 19 Feb 2005 00:30:46 +0000

That’s really cool Jeff. I think he is right about a lot of stuff!