tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post5886606704241998754..comments2023-10-31T11:02:44.744-04:00Comments on 26.2 Quest: Barefoot and Minimalist Running–Really?Tim Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172993341866649612noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-1897169860201279812011-05-16T20:59:38.323-04:002011-05-16T20:59:38.323-04:00Very true David. I hope I didn't come across ...Very true David. I hope I didn't come across anywhere as different than that because I do believe that completely. I don't use research mainly for that reason, because there is always opposing views and opposing research. Research is *mostly* done to prove ones point, and so *most* of the time it is somewhat biased.<br /><br />Some people on the other hand are just talking out their [bleep] - which is probably where I usually fall :) <br /><br />I will restate my comment above in a slightly different way. Whatever people try, people will find different things that work for them, however, in trying new things they have to understand it is new and their body is not used to it. They have to give their body time to accept or reject what they are trying. Too many times people try forcing something because it is what everybody is talking about, or what the "educated" people say is the way you should be going.<br /><br />I seem to remember a whole lot of eggs are good, eggs are bad statements from when I was growing up that reminds me of this somewhat.Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-69663406020102651422011-05-16T20:48:57.175-04:002011-05-16T20:48:57.175-04:00 I'll continue to take the stance of different... I'll continue to take the stance of different things work for different people with everything with running, including wearing shoes, going minimal or going barefoot. People will throw out research and this and that, but I don't think there's enough research yet to prove anything on either side of the "argument." David H.http://twitter.com/RunningBecausenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-43784281051878415802011-05-16T20:32:10.277-04:002011-05-16T20:32:10.277-04:00 Christine - I think you make a good point, and I ... Christine - I think you make a good point, and I have heard some of the same things. I think for most people though, the injuries are brought on by not moving slowly into minimalist shoe, or barefoot running. I don't know about your friends situation so I am not commenting on that, but rather a broad brush statement.<br /><br /><br />Barefoot running, minimalist shoes, or normal shoes - we have to listen to our body and take it slow. Moving too fast at anything can cause issues..... I know first hand :(<br />Thanks for the comment!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-40221773727913963802011-05-16T20:29:30.728-04:002011-05-16T20:29:30.728-04:00Lauren, thanks for giving your thoughts. I am sor...Lauren, thanks for giving your thoughts. I am sorry for your neuromas, I hope you can get beyond that injury but it sounds like you have a great attitude even in the midst of it. Thanks! Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-18775019361873502892011-05-16T20:28:04.964-04:002011-05-16T20:28:04.964-04:00Thanks for sharing Neil! It has obviously changed...Thanks for sharing Neil! It has obviously changed your life. Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-53810205809397625422011-05-16T18:17:44.679-04:002011-05-16T18:17:44.679-04:00I had a friend decide to try minimalist running du...I had a friend decide to try minimalist running due to joint issues...she ended up really hurting her feet (her podiatrist said that they had seen a lot of feet issues because of minimalist shoes). So I would recommend really listening to your body as you give it a try...basic achiness ok, you start feeling pain, have it looked at before you end up hurt too badly.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-56409693985347039122011-05-14T02:34:35.129-04:002011-05-14T02:34:35.129-04:00My thoughts are that I can't possibly do minim...My thoughts are that I can't possibly do minimalist running because I have neuromas. that is, my bone is rubbing against nerves in my forefoot. (I had surgery in my left foot but am adamantly againstly more surgery in my right foot) I love it when I see barefoot runners. I hold nothing against then. But I have to adapt to the mid-foot strike. The minimalist footwear you posted looks very cool. Maybe someday, but not now. i will howwever try those minimalist shoes that don't have that big padding in the heel, because I pretty much don't do a heal strike at all. I'm a midfoot striker. Thanks for the post. LAUREN MIERTSCHINnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-44202731012558423752011-05-13T22:27:46.706-04:002011-05-13T22:27:46.706-04:00I started running barefoot a year ago as I was bro...I started running barefoot a year ago as I was broken and despondent. <br><br>Since then it's been joy. <br><br>5 10k races<br>5 5k races<br>3 half marathons<br>1 31km virtual race. <br><br>No injuries. Met so many people because of barefoot. <br><br>Changed my life! <br><br>I the most fun I ever have! Best part is, I have the confidence in my feet, so they I can run in anything, minimal shoes, bare, watershoes. I have no dependency on any particular shoe brand or style, it's just running!Barefoot Neil Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314081507877138432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-16777598501643978242011-05-13T22:23:10.056-04:002011-05-13T22:23:10.056-04:00I started running barefoot a year ago as I was bro...I started running barefoot a year ago as I was broken and despondent. <br /><br />Since then it's been joy. <br /><br />5 10k races<br />5 5k races<br />3 half marathons<br />1 31km virtual race. <br /><br />No injuries. Met so many people because of barefoot. <br /><br />Changed my life! <br /><br />I the most fun I ever have! Best part is, I have the confidence in my feet, so they I can run in anything, minimal shoes, bare, watershoes. I have no dependency on any particular shoe brand or style, it's just running!Neil Zeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314081507877138432noreply@blogger.com