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Comment on There Had to Be a Better Way by Catherine Peddie

Catherine Peddie — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:43:59 +0000

I used PaceTat for the first time in a half Marathon I posted a personal best time and found the PaceTat did its job and more, motivating me throughout the race. Fantastic product easy to get on and off. I have two upcoming races and will be using PaceTat again.

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by Ryan Whitaker

Ryan Whitaker — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:40:19 +0000

I had to comment on the “cold feet” question. Of course, I’m lucky to live where it rarely gets below freezing, which helps. One of the truly nice features of running barefoot in the winter is how the feet compensate. My circulation increases in my feet. They don’t as cold as you’d think while running, and they warm up very quickly afterwards.

The other astounding thing is how exposing my feet to the cold by running barefoot seems to re-set my body’s “thermostat.” During the winter, my body kicks into a higher metabolism level and just stays warmer all the time. I rarely turn my home’s thermostat above 60 degrees, and I rarely wear a coat outside. Its wonderful!

Ryan

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by Jacquie Barry

Jacquie Barry — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:18:05 +0000

That was a good analogy comparing the side-stepping debris with swerving in your car to avoid a pothole. I am so convinced to give barefoot running a go. Since we live near the beach, I think I may have a go on the sand first.

It is getting into the cooler weather season though - don’t your feet get cold?

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:07:25 +0000

I’m fairly new at barefoot running, started several months ago because of knee and hip pain. I had tender feet for a few weeks, but my knee and hip pain was absent FROM THE FIRST TIME I ran without shoes! I find road debris easy to avoid, and the few times I miss and step on it, if I keep my foot relaxed, it doesn’t hurt. I love it, now I dislike wearing shoes.

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by Ryan Whitaker

Ryan Whitaker — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:10:07 +0000

I am 54, almost 55 years old. I switched over to barefoot running four years ago and have never looked back! For me, it was a bad case of plantar faciitis that just wouldn’t go away. I have been running my entire life, and the PF had dropped me down to zero-running. It was like a nightmare come true.

I always felt that running was supposed to be natural, so I rebelled against any idea that suggested I “buy-and-try” something to correct the PF. I couldn’t justify paying money for experiments or failing ideas.

So I read about running barefoot and how it corrects foot/ankle/knee/hip/back problems. The price was right so in August, 2000 I launched my new running career. My PF disappeared, my mileage slowly climbed, and my joy of running blossomed.

Now I run about 3 times per week, from 4 to 10 miles each time. I run on asphalt, cement, grass, sand, anywhere I used to run with shoes on. I also run year-round, winter included. Glass? There’s just not that much of it out there, its easy to avoid stepping on, and with my new, improved running form, its not a problem even if I do step on it!

My PF never came back, by the way. My feet, arches, and ankles have strengthened. My smiles have gotten broader and more frequent.

Is running barefoot for everyone? Who knows? I think its worth it for me, and maybe many other people as well.

Ryan Whitaker - Vancouver, Washington

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by mokagee

mokagee — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:31:23 +0000

Barefoot running is the real deal, best thing that ever happened to my running hands down.

Avoiding debris is usually easy your mind adjusts your path to miss the debris without a lot of effort similar to when you drive to miss potholes etc…also there is a lot less debris than most people realize anyway.

I only ran on soft surfaces like grass in the very beginning, smooth level pavement is the easiest to run on, i like easy woodland trails with few rocks also…i suspect many barefoot runners would feel the same way.

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by Jacquie Barry

Jacquie Barry — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:26:24 +0000

Wow - the comments have been great - thanks everybody. How do you sidestep debris that may be harmful to your feet? Do you try to stick to softer surfaces?

Jacquie

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by TigerPaw

TigerPaw — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:02:30 +0000

I gave up running shoes about two years ago. Barefoot running has strengthened my feet/ankles beyond anything I thought possible. I would recommend barefoot running for anybody.

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by Karin

Karin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:46:19 +0000

Barefoot running is the best thing I have done for my running. Not only am I now injury free, an added bonus is I am faster - still not fast but less slow.

Barefoot Karin

Comment on The Barefoot Runner by robbyh

robbyh — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:30:40 +0000

Running barefoot the best thing I have ever done.
I would start jogging to work up to running and every time I would start having chin splints problems. Started running barefoot in May of 08 and have not had any chin splint problems.