Comments on: Nike Free and Running Barefoot

By: brian

brian — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:14:51 +0000

I just ran the buller 1/2 marathon in NZ in nike 5.0 with no probs.

By: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall « Pigtails Flying

Born to Run by Christopher McDougall « Pigtails Flying — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:47:47 +0000

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By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:31:33 +0000

Nice post! Like Jake, I’m also trying out the Nike Free 3.0’s after reading Born to Run. I like them a lot, though I’m having some blister issues on one foot. I ran a 20 miler in them in prep for a marathon, and would not recommend it, but they have been great for runs under 10. Here’s my post on my initial experience with Free’s: http://oblinkin.blogspot.com/2009/05/nike-free-30-review-nikes-answer-to.html

By: lummox

lummox — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:50:18 +0000

wow this is fascinating stuff. On the biking front, i am picking up today a custom built, rigid, non suspension fork. Built by Spot, they are out in Golden CO. I have always stuck with hardtail mountain bikes, took the plunge to a suspension fork about 8yrs ago, but now i am wanting to play with the simplicity and weight reduction of a rigid fork. I think it might improve the feedback, and learning to pick a good line, much the same as what you talk about here, even though it is a different sport entirely.

By: Jake

Jake — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:06:22 +0000

That’s too funny, I’m doing the exact same thing and for the exact same reason (loved the book, blew through it in a couple days), and I wrote about it as well:

http://www.willrunforchange.com/2009/05/on-barefoot-running.html

I’ve been putting in a few miles a week in the Nike Free for a while now, but nothing crazy. But then a couple days ago, I did a few barefoot strides on grass after my normal run, and yesterday I avoided the rain by doing a treadmill fartlek in the Frees. I love them and really feel like they make a difference in my stride.

By the way, you’re very brave for wearing the FiveFingers in public!

By: marcy

marcy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:50:50 +0000

I HAVE them! I still have yet to actually wear them LOL. I’ve been nursing bummer shins (from too much mileage when when legs aren’t used to it. Blah, blah, blah) so I didn’t want to make the prob any worse.

I’ve read the same thing about regular running kicks actually hampering how we naturally run. It’s been in a couple books I’ve read. I figured, why not? They’re cheaper than my normal kicks and maybe they’ll help me out on the running front LOL. Now if I could only get around to using them HAHA!

By: Book Review: “Born to Run” « RunWestchester

Book Review: “Born to Run” « RunWestchester — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:45:40 +0000

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By: carpeviam

carpeviam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:21:51 +0000

Never done it myself, but I saw several people running the Boston Marathon barefoot!

You’ve peaked my interest in the concept and perhaps I’ll do a little research…

By: eliz

eliz — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:48:49 +0000

I am *almost* ready to jump in. I really feel like throwing every pair of shoes and orthotics out the window. And the fact that they come in pink definitely helps!!! I am going to wait a week or two and see how you still feel about them though, hehe!