Look, some people are good at math and some people aren’t. It must be the same with barefoot running. Some can; some can’t. Really? Do you need to have perfect biomechanics, and super-human feet to run without shoes? So, what did you think? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video […]
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Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #9 – Barefoot and Minimalist Shoes
Shoes that are advertised as “barefoot” or “minimalist shoes” are the same as being barefoot, right? I mean, multi-billion dollar companies wouldn’t lie to us just to sell product, would they? 😉 What did you make of that? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. Watch the […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #8 – Be Barefoot Everywhere
Once you’ve gotten the hang of barefoot walking or running or hiking, you should go everywhere and do everything barefoot. It’s only natural, right? Sure, but so are uranium, hemlock, and cow poop 😉 Did that inspire any activity in your mind? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #7 – Use Transition Shoes
It seems obvious that if you’ve been wearing high-heeled running shoes (or just high-heels), that you’ll want to transition slowly to barefoot by switching to a shoe with a lower heel… then lower… then lower… then lower, until you can handle barefoot. But, not surprisingly, what “seems obvious” isn’t always what it seems. So, add […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #6 – Lengthen your Achilles Tendon
If you’ve been wearing shoes that are not zero-drop (that have heels higher than the ball of your foot), your Achilles Tendon has shortened. Before you can run barefoot successfully, you’ll have to lengthen that Achilles… At least, that’s what a lot of people will tell you. Is it true? Whattya’ think? Share your thoughts, […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #5 – It’s Frustrating to Learn
If learning barefoot running is frustrating, then it’s clearly not for you… that is, unless you understand the VALUE of frustration. And how long should it really take to learn to run barefooted? You’re about to find out… Any thoughts? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #4 – Walk before you run
Before you try running in bare feet you should walk in bare feet. That’ll prepare your feet. Or will it? I’d love to hear what you thought of that. Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. Watch the rest of the Barefoot Myths, Lies, and TRUTH video […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #3 – Prepare to run barefoot
You can’t just START running barefoot without some sort of preparation. Stretching. Strengthening. Something. Right? Uh… What did you think? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. Watch the rest of the Barefoot Myths, Lies, and TRUTH video series here. The content of this post does not […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #2 – Your Calves Will Get Sore
So, you’ve taken off your shoes to run barefooted. Obviously, you’re using different muscles… so obviously, you’re going to get sore… so, OBVIOUSLY, you need to strengthen your calves and Achilles tendons. Or so you might think 😉 What did you learn or discover? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this […]
Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #1 – Toughen your Feet
CLEARLY, if you’re going to run in bare feet, you need thick, calloused feet… right? Well… watch and find out. So, what did you think? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. Watch the rest of the Barefoot Myths, Lies, and TRUTH video series here. The content […]