Comments on: Were you Born to Run Barefoot? http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit --Aristotle Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Getting Started Running Barefoot | Everyday Excellence http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1208 Getting Started Running Barefoot | Everyday Excellence Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:42:34 +0000 http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1208 [...] by the research and story in the book Born To Run, I’ve decided to try out barefoot running. Or at least “nearly” barefoot running. There’s just something about the minimalism of it [...] [...] by the research and story in the book Born To Run, I’ve decided to try out barefoot running. Or at least “nearly” barefoot running. There’s just something about the minimalism of it [...]

]]> By: Bryant http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1158 Bryant Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:09:28 +0000 http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1158 The book is a great read. You won't be able to put it down. Also, I agree about trying it out for yourself. I've been running mostly barefoot (using the vibram five fingers) for the past week and it has brought a whole new aspect to running. Very tactile. It definitely uses diff muscles as well. I've learned that you really need to ease into though. My calves are very sore... The book is a great read. You won’t be able to put it down. Also, I agree about trying it out for yourself.

I’ve been running mostly barefoot (using the vibram five fingers) for the past week and it has brought a whole new aspect to running. Very tactile.

It definitely uses diff muscles as well. I’ve learned that you really need to ease into though. My calves are very sore…

]]> By: Aly B http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1155 Aly B Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:22:32 +0000 http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1155 This guy was also came on Daily Show. I have to read/apply this book before I make any claims but from what I have heard so far, it seems pretty good book. This guy was also came on Daily Show. I have to read/apply this book before I make any claims but from what I have heard so far, it seems pretty good book.

]]> By: Bryant http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1054 Bryant Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:11:12 +0000 http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1054 Thanks for the insight Clynton. I totally agree that it's more about enjoying life than anything. It's about doing something just for the pure joy of it, not because of fame or riches. Good stuff! Thanks for the insight Clynton. I totally agree that it’s more about enjoying life than anything.

It’s about doing something just for the pure joy of it, not because of fame or riches. Good stuff!

]]> By: Clynton http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1047 Clynton Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:56:44 +0000 http://www.bryanthankins.com/index.php/2009/08/16/were-you-born-to-run-barefoot/#comment-1047 It is indeed an incredible book in every way. And while the focus is on running, I found it to be about living. About enjoying life. It completely turned everything I thought true about running upside down, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I have a pair of Vibram Five Fingers KSOs and as soon as my back surgeon gives me the green light, I'm going to start running in them. I am walking in them now so I can waken my muscles and nerves for when I'm ready to start running. The most important thing is to take barefoot running slowly. Listen to your feet and don't even think about doing long miles at first. There are also some other barefoot alternative shoes (minimal shoes) on the market (Nike Free, Newton's, and Inov8 are NOT good alternatives). I have been compiling a list of these shoes on my website (www.runningquest.net). Enjoy the adventure! It is indeed an incredible book in every way. And while the focus is on running, I found it to be about living. About enjoying life. It completely turned everything I thought true about running upside down, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I have a pair of Vibram Five Fingers KSOs and as soon as my back surgeon gives me the green light, I’m going to start running in them. I am walking in them now so I can waken my muscles and nerves for when I’m ready to start running. The most important thing is to take barefoot running slowly. Listen to your feet and don’t even think about doing long miles at first. There are also some other barefoot alternative shoes (minimal shoes) on the market (Nike Free, Newton’s, and Inov8 are NOT good alternatives). I have been compiling a list of these shoes on my website (www.runningquest.net). Enjoy the adventure!

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