How To Transition into Vibram Five Fingers

Over time, your Five Fingers can help you become the strong, efficient, healthy and fast runner you were born to be. But to transition safely, you need to first feel the ground by going fully barefoot. If you take the time to feel the ground, build your feet, and develop your stride, you greatly diminish your chances of injury when it comes time to slipping on your Five Fingers.

Born to Run Barefoot – Learn the Science, Benefits and Challenges of Barefoot Running

We’ll be holding a new talk on barefoot running at Runner’s Roost in Lakewood, Colorado, at 6:45 on Wednesday, February, 3rd 2010.
 
 
It should be an exciting and informative presentation. We’ll be talking about the latest science, including Dr. Daniel Lieberman’s new study, and the recent study from the University of Virginia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We’ll look at transitioning to [...]

The Challenges of Barefoot Running on Treadmills

So, it’s the dead of Winter. The air temperature has finally climbed into the 40’s, but the ground’s still as cold as ice. Plus, it looks like snow is in the forecast this week. “Wait, I’m not ready for barefoot running in snow!” you exclaim. The fact of the matter is we can’t always go barefoot when we want to, especially as beginners. And, that’s when you start eyeing that trusty treadmill.

Can you run barefoot on a treadmill? The answer is, “Yes,” and it’s not a bad idea if it’s the only way you can get barefoot running. But, please, please, please proceed with caution and consider the issues below before you get started.

“Finding His Focus” by Erin Frustaci

This is a beautifully written article about Michael Sandler written in July 2008. We thought it was important to repost for all those wondering exactly who Michael Sandler is and how he arrived at barefoot running…

“Each morning Michael Sandler wakes promptly at 2:50 a.m. With camera in hand and his two dogs by his side, Sandler heads out to the mountain foothills. As the stars fade away and the sun rises in vivid shades of pink and orange, he kicks off his shoes and, for the next two to four hours, sprints barefoot along the dirt trail…”

Barefoot Running’s Inherent Connection with Yoga

Stretch before a big workout. It’s the oldest advice in the athletic world. So it shouldn’t be a secret that the science of Yoga, an ancient discipline that’s all about stretching would have a connection with running. But why?

5 Tips to Building Strong, Healthy Pads for Barefoot Running

 
1. Raw Food = Great! Raw Feet = Not so Great!
Don’t run until your feet are raw. Bring your shoes (I call them hand weights) and put them on, or return home once your feet get sensitive.
2. Never go until you blister.
3. Resting. It’s not being lazy. It’s being smart.
Between workouts, give a day of [...]

Out to test the Vibram KSO’s

More on the Vibram Five Finger KSO’s and KSO Treks shortly! Be sure to check out runBARE reviews in the near future for more minimalist shoe reviews!

So You Want to Get into Barefoot Running…

Here are 5 things to expect on your path to running barefoot:
1. Skin will be soft and tender. If you run or walk every-other day, the skin has a chance to grow back STRONG.
2. Your arches will fatigue. Try toe scrunches or working with a golf ball (grabbing it with your feet) to strengthen the arches. [...]