Any barefoot runners?

[penguinz]

Barefoot (actually barefoot not barefoot shoes) ran on pavement for first time a couple nights ago. 3/4 of a mile in 5 minutes so a decent pace. Had to stop because of a blister.

Any tricks to preventing/dealing with blisters until the dogs callus up?

[rydogg58]

Only tip I can give is to just give your feet time to get the callouses. It's not for everyone, but running barefoot gives me more of an agile feel while I'm running. Avoid the actual streets and use sidewalks if you can until your feet get used to it. If you have access to a track that's got some kind of rubber, use it as well.

I've done this for as long as I can remember, off and on. I've done hikes in the Badlands and Black Hills barefoot. Again, hiking through either of those places isn't something you should do unless you've got your feet used to the wear and tear. But if you can get used to it then it's a nice break from having anything on your feet. You'll feel lighter, more nimble and more responsive in each step. Plus your knees and ankles will feel differently after running a mile barefoot vs with shoes on.

[IA_Chiefs_fan]

Why? Is there a bear? Because that's the only ****ing way I'm running barefoot. Even then I might just let the bear kill me.

[rydogg58]

Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

Why? Is there a bear? Because that's the only ****ing way I'm running barefoot. Even then I might just let the bear kill me.

Personal preference I guess. Just something I did and continued to do as I got older. Wife thinks it's crazy, but I never thought it was as crazy as she makes it out to be. It's just a way to break the routine of running I guess.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

So you can outrun everyone else if the zombie apocalypse starts in the middle of the night.

If you're in the pool and you hear the ice cream man.

If you and/or your hooker is suddenly the target of a sting operation.

If you get attacked by a jellyfish and the closest person who can pee on you is 3 blocks away.

If you are baked out of your mind and crash your rented Lambo, but forgot to put shoes on when you left the house.

Just don't forget to grab your playbook from the Lambo.

[Bump]

I ain't no Cody Lundin

[penguinz]

For those questioning it do some quick searches on how much modern shoes mutilate your feet which results in many of the lower body issues people have today.

Since I have started going barefoot when possible and wearing wide toed zero drop shoes everything from lower back down feels better.

No more plantar fasciitis, ankle soreness, shin splints, etc...

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

Just don't forget to grab your playbook from the Lambo.

I'd just do a basic go route, tbh.

[philfree]

I'd probably go back to wearing Earth Shoes before I tried running barefoot for my physical health. One thing is for sure, you don't want to screw up your feet because that has a direct effect on every aspect of your health.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by philfree

I'd probably go back to wearing Earth Shoes before I tried running barefoot for my physical health. One thing is for sure, you don't want to screw up your feet because that has a direct effect on every aspect of your health.

Yet that is what the modern shoe does.