Comments on: Book Review: The Barefoot Running Book by Jason Robillard

By: LD@DSD

LD@DSD — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:34:59 +0000

I’m not sure if you are familiar but Christopher Mcdougall wrote a book called Born to Run where he describes the Tarahumara Indians, a Mexican tribe of distance runners who run hundreds of miles either barefoot or with a very basic type of sandal.

It is what started this whole barefoot running scientific investigation and craze.

By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:41:48 +0000

Raymond – I hate that, too. You should try it out — it’s very Zen

Michael – Yeah, it’s a LOT better when doing squats and stuff. I always use flats or go barefoot for them now.

As for the Vibrams, I had them, but they just fit my feet weird. They rubbed blisters in between my toes (which I still have, unfortunately), even with socks and vaseline. So, I had to ditch those in favor of some Saucony Kinvaras, which are very similar to the Nike Free.

Kelly – Glad I could help introduce you! It’s a lot of fun.

Alykhan – I’ve never read Sisson’s book, but now I feel as though I should. Everyone always mentions it to me.

-Drew

By: Alykhan

Alykhan — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:32:52 +0000

Drew,

This is an interesting concept. I’ve read a little bit about barefoot running in Mark Sisson’s book. I may try this out sometime!

Alykhan

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:56:50 +0000

The more I read, the more I realize how much I don’t know! This is something that i never even thought of doing, let alone tried it. Thanks for the idea, I may just give it a try! I’ll have to see if it’s available in a kindle version from Amazon.

~ Kelly

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:04:23 +0000

I am really glad someone finally looked into this I heard alot about it but wwasn’t too sure about it. I definitely have a look into the book. I use barefoot or socks when working out for strength to help stabilize my ankle. And I can feel the difference. What you think of the Vibram Fivefingers?

By: Raymond

Raymond — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:19:20 +0000

Wow! never thought of training like that .. It looks interesting enough to try and its great you tried it out .. I hate when I read blogs but they that never get past being a “couch expert”