A Passion for Running

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wanna listen to my barefoot running interview?

passion for running category: barefoot running,running on Saturday, November 5 2005

I missed the interview because it aired on a different radio station! What happened was that at the time of the interview, the reporter was on strike and freelancing, and I understood it would air on a different station than the one he usually worked at. But, by the time the interview was ready for air, the reporter was back at work at CBC Radio Edmonton.

So, here’s a copy of the barefoot running interview in mp3 format (thanks a TON Tim!).

There was a lot that got left on the cutting room floor and I feel compelled to point out one interview inaccuracy. I did not say I stick to sidewalks. I said I love grass but that you can’t see what’s in there so I mostly stick to sidewalks and paved trails.

Those things aside, I thought the piece was well done. Obviously Tim (the interviewer) was trying to present a balanced piece even though I could argue a couple of points made by the orthodics guy and the U of A coach.

Oh well, it was fun and hopefully will create some awareness for barefoot running.




6 Comments

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Comment by Jon in Michigan

Saturday November 05, 2005 @

Cool interview, Mark! I had to laugh at Dr. Orthotics saying that some people can’t run barefoot (and need orthotics?). Gee, Mr. Fox, would you please make sure the henhouse is locked? I think the guy they really needed to talk to was Ken Bob Saxton.

Cool, Mark. Sorry we missed the interview when it broadcasted but I’m glad you posted it here.

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Comment by Dawn

Saturday November 05, 2005 @

Great interview. I’ve seen this man in most of my races that runs bare, he always get the strange looks and people are always asking him questions. He even do marathons barefoot.

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Comment by beverly

Sunday November 06, 2005 @

Well done, Mr. Barefoot Man on a Mission! I’d say that you provided more concrete information than Dr. Orthotics!

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Comment by deene

Monday November 07, 2005 @

Cool! thanks for sharing.

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Comment by Thomas

Tuesday November 08, 2005 @

Thanks for the link, that was a really interesting interview – I wish they had broadcast more of what you were saying. I’ll still hold off with the barefoot running though. The mere thought of stepping onto a piece of glass is too much.

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Comment by Lara

Tuesday November 08, 2005 @

That’s really cool!!

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