The Barefoot Running Book by Jason Robillard

Author:Jason Robillard [Robillard, Jason]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781101603505
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2012-08-28T04:00:00+00:00

Why Bother?

Barefoot running clearly has limitations. So why bother even attempting to traverse difficult terrain? Pushing your limits on this type of terrain will improve your ability to run on any technical terrain, even when wearing shoes. You develop what I refer to as “trail craft,” or the ability to use a combination of vision and feel to navigate excessively technical terrain.

Finding the Time to Train

It can be difficult to find the time to train properly. Some recommend a regimented schedule to solve this time-management issue. But for those of us who are less organized, there is a preferred method.

Instead of searching for opportunities to train, turn everything into a training opportunity! One of the best things a new barefoot runner can do is simply spend time moving around the environment barefoot. Whenever you are home, walk around barefoot (that means being sockless). This helps strengthen your feet and hones your tactile sense. Also, it allows you the opportunity to practice walking with a midfoot strike versus a heel strike.

When weather allows (i.e., not in the winter), walk around barefoot outside your house. The concrete sidewalk, asphalt driveway, wood chip landscaping, and grass lawn provide plenty of sensory stimulation for your feet.

You can also casually practice a few of the drills in this book. I routinely pick up debris with my feet. Throughout the course of a day, you will find a plethora of opportunities to test and practice your skills.

Jobs may present a potential difficulty. If your career allows you to go barefoot, indulge! If not, there may be some viable options. Some people wear only socks. Others wear a minimalist shoe such as one of the Terra Plana, Feelmax, or Vibram models. In the event you are the employer, consider your policy on shoes. You have the power to be an agent of change. Embrace that opportunity!

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