Day 904 of 1000
I did not know it until I started reading a little, but the relative benefits of barefoot running can be quite a controversial subject. There are many things barefoot running claims to help. The one that caught my eye was the claim that it helps against shin splints. If that is true, I surely want to try it. Our friend, Daniel was talking to us about how it helped him get back into running after a twenty years hiatus because of knee trouble. I am kind of a fan of the Tarhumara Indians of Brarrancas del Cobre in North Mexico. They are they barefoot runners who, as part of their culture, run hundreds of miles at a crazy pace.
I think I will get the book pictured in this post, read about how to do this and try it out. Daniel says the most important thing is to start very, very slowly–minutes per day–and build up to where you want to be. That is good advise. If it helps me with my shin splints and gets me running again, it will be worth it.
Betty Blonde #68 – 10/20/2008
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Julies brother Dan is also a runner now. He ran crosscountry in high school and stopped because of shin splints. He turned to barefoot running and now runs ultra distances like 39 miles on his 39 birthday (not barefoot). He found the benefit of barefoot running is it quickly teaches you to never heel strike. He has no shin splint problems now. I get terrible shin splints now and plan to try barefoot at some point. Another part of his stride technique is his reach does not go past the front of his body. I would like to hear how it goes for you.
Wow. That is very cool Gene. I am going to start in on this next week. Daniel, our worker, actual has “barefoot” shoes. It would be great to hear how it goes for you on this because it sounds like we have the exact same problem.