Summary The first participant introduced himself and explained that he had seen this really wonderful article in the Los Angeles Times about Ken Bob’s Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops, and thought he would check it out. Story I was really happy that … read more
Hello Everyone – Its nice to have this forum to read and check out as a new barefoot runner. About 5 months ago I started trying to run utilizing pose running technique. Through that process, I moved from stability shoes … read more
Born to Run (2009 October 14) Air Talk, KPCC podcast Shoes and socks are supposed to protect our feet, aren’t they? Christopher McDougall’s profile of Mexico’s indigenous Tarahumara suggests that when it comes to running, we should think again. In … read more
Here in Sarawak on Borneo there are still societies living in the jungle. They walk barefoot, of course. I was lucky to meet one of them in Kuching. Here are a few pictures… -Marcel Gallery read more
“There’s no pounding, no perceptible bouncing. You never throw your foot out there without regard for how it lands. I step gently – that’s the key. If I feel a rock or a sharp edge, I relax and let my … read more
Los Angeles Times by Roy Wallack 2009 October 5 Summary “Ouch!” “Oooh!” “Oww!” “Omigod, that hurts!” Those grunts of pain and anguish weren’t coming from us — a group of 10 people running barefoot on a concrete pathway at Central … read more
By Brian Fidelman New York Times The Roving Runner strides along Central Park barefoot with Christopher McDougall, author of the bestselling book “Born to Run.” To read more and to comment on this video go to the Well blog. more … read more
Summary How running may have led to the development of our large brains. Statistics Species: Homo Sapien Approximate brain weight=1400g Story There are those of us who have long contended that, because the nerves in the soles of our feet … read more
Promoting Barefootin’ in Various Ways I am always looking for interesting and perhaps funny ways to promote the barefoot lifestyle of running and other activities. And, along the way, I always tell people about BarefootRunning.com!! As you know, I almost … read more
Summary Chris McDougall talks about the plight of the Tarahumara on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart Video The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Christopher McDougall www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & … read more
