Barefoot Long Beach Marathon Report

[Deleted User] · October 2004

Completed my 4th barefoot marathon in Long Beach California on Sunday. This was marathon number 22. Please view the report at:

http://www.barefootrunner.org

Cheers!

Barefoot Rick

[Deleted User] · October 2004

now that is cool...

what's your running style/gait?

Matt the Brum · October 2004

Are your barefoot times quicker/slower than with trainers?

RichardM · October 2004

Yep, very cool. I'd like to know how efficient your running style was before too. I imagine it would be a nightmare with my pronation, or maybe not. I can spy a few seconds saved here in transition!

Matt the Brum · October 2004

Barefoot pedalling?

[Deleted User] · October 2004

ouch no!
too many toe-chain-chainwheel issues

Matt the Brum · October 2004

Aaarrghh, you just made my toes curl up Ed.

[Deleted User] · October 2004

Thanks for the replies. My times are slowly going down after about a year of barefoot running. It is like re-learning how to run. I believe that a barefoot run or 2 a week can help strengthen the muscles and bones that would never strengthen if one wore shoes. The ball/heel technique will make any runner faster in time.

Barefoot Rick

[Deleted User] · October 2004

Cheers, Rick! And well done on the race. It is a goal of mine to do that one day...

I have run up to 7.5M barefoot and remain convinced of the benefits. Trouble is, it's almost winter here now...

How much of the benefits of barefoot do you think are lost wearing thin surf shoes (Teva Protons) and socks? That is my best option in winter...

[Deleted User] · October 2004

Thank you Pantman. Aqua shoes are a good alternative in my opinion when you can't go barefoot. I have heard of others wearing dance shoes (ballet) but they wear out pretty quickly. I hope to continue to train 90% outside this winter. The temps I can deal with, but snow and ice can be treacherous. I was also considering moccasins with a flexible leather sole that can conform to one's foot. Just a couple of ideas. Good luck in your future barefoot endeavors!

[Deleted User] · October 2004

Rick, do you run b/foot on tarmac/road? How long does it take for the foot to adapt to the abrasion?You should try the Teva Protons - they are thinner on the sole than moccasins... When it is cold I use mine with seal skinz socks - waterproof!

[Deleted User] · October 2004

I will check out the protons. I will most likely, however, head indoors on the treadmill if I can't run barefoot outside.

Yes, I run on all types of surfaces. If you look at some of my weekly mileage logs on my website I note the types of surfaces I daily run on. Somedays it is wood chip trail, other days asphalt or concrete. I would suggest to newbies starting off on a soccer field or golf course (on a rainy day when there are no golfers!).

regards,

barefoot rick

Jj · October 2004

cool! barefoot is best.

No pics of your feet though, Rick. Are they as pretty as mine?

[wiggles sparkly-painted toes to show off heart-shaped toe-ring]

[Deleted User] · October 2004

Go to my Long Beach Report at:

http://www.barefootrunner.org/reports/lb04.htm

Pics of my feet are on that page. Then you can tell me if your toes are as GORGEOUS as mine! (Actually, you sound like a doll!)

Barefoot Rick

Jj · October 2004

ROFLOL !!

I am indeed, a doll.
From the ankles down.

¦oD

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