Comments on: Neuroanthropologist Comments on the Benefits of Barefoot Running

By: Gareth Field

Gareth Field — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:06:42 +0000

Ten miles on asphalt, barefoot, was the best afternoon of my life. There was like half a mile of balance beam that I ran across, and right next to the coast so every once and a while I could scramble downhill to dip my toes. I switched to Vibram Fivefingers to build up the foot muscles, and really like that shoe a great deal, but barefoot wins.

By: Barefoot Marc

Barefoot Marc — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:02:49 +0000

I am enjoying Barefoot Running great deal. I run every other day on a beach and am steadily building stamina and strength. With shoes half a mile is a push and I have poor form. Barefoot I can enjoy 3 to 6 mile runs or interval training. It may not be for everybody but for me it is fabulous as a 54 year old male who wants to keep the body-brain system in good shape and enjoy the process

Barefoot Marc

By: remove Palladium Pro

remove Palladium Pro — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:40:39 +0000

It hurts my foot:P

By: Dr. Nirenberg

Dr. Nirenberg — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:44:54 +0000

Go for it!! Start slooooooowwww!

By: Solent Foot

Solent Foot — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:04:07 +0000

I've heard a lot of voices about the benefits of barefoot running for ankle and foot health, must tell you I'm almost convinced to give it a try!

By: themaniacrunner

themaniacrunner — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:57:54 +0000

barefoot running is the ultimate goal, but to warm up to it the vibram shoes do help.

I’ve ran in them for the past year and a half and its really helped me stay with the program of running because I wasn’t getting as many joint pains. This site has some decent information:

http://barefootrunningshoes.org/vibram-fivefingers/

By: William

William — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:52:34 +0000

Good article Dr. Nirenberg.

It takes 10 years before the general population will accepts a new and better idea; so we have a ways to go.

After reading Born to Run in June 2009 I started using water shoes to run in. Then I started playing tennis 5 hours per week and hiking in them as well.

Benefits
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- First time I have been able to run since 2000
- Posture Better
- Less knee pain
- Less ankle pain
- Feet are feeling stronger
- Better balance
- No back pain while hiking

When I started going downhill while running was the hardest part. My calf muscles got very tired. At times my calf muscles get a little sore.

For some reason I liked going barefoot from the beginning.
I just have to repair my water shoes with shoe goo every month.

So give barefoot running a try.