We are doing a study of impact loading over the course of the Boston Marathon this year. We are recruiting runners of all types, but are in need of barefoot and ‘true’ minimal footwear runners (no midsole, stack height, arch, … read more
How to Run Barefoot – or, at least, “as if you were barefoot” The first thing a runner must know is how to run properly. Everything else follows from there. – Gordon Pirie, Running Fast and Injury Free Remember to … read more
I am a mom of seven who read your book and switched to barefoot running about six months post-partum with my sixth child, as a last-ditch effort to heal some wicked plantar fasciitis I attribute to too much-too soon in … read more
by RR Knudson Harper & Row (or Avon paperback) About a Native American girl who becomes a barefoot track star. read more
Originally published on Ken Bob’s Forum at The Barefoot Runner’s Society From Ken Bob’s mailbox: “I bought the Vibram Five-Fingers running shoes and was wondering if they cause injuries like running shoes or if it is just like barefoot? -Matthew” … read more
Story On March 5th, 2015, I will set out to cross the United States on foot from Los Angeles, CA to New York City, NY, along a route of between 2,900 – 3,200 miles. My time goal is 116 – … read more
Story I was recently interviewed by Michael Sandler, my “arch nemesis” and author of the other book Barefoot Running and also the Creator of The Mindful Running Program. This was an awesome interview and we covered: How I went from … read more
Eddie Vega sets World Record 50 Barefoot Marathons in One Year Continue reading read more
Moving Forward As I say often, moving the body forward is the ultimate goal of running. When a runner doesn’t bend their legs, as the legs move under the body, and then behind the body (or in front of the … read more
James Stoxen’s video interview with Michael Herz Who Ran Barefoot In Over 28 Marathons! – watch video at: http://teamdoctorsblog.com/2014/05/interview-michael-herz-ran-barefoot-28-marathons Michael Herz has been training barefoot and running marathons for the past 8 years. He has ran barefoot in over 28 … read more
