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(Near) Barefoot Running, part 1: Tips, Tricks, and Mythbusting
by kedsand1 | Sep 03 '09
Barefoot and near-barefoot running enthusiasts ardently espouse the wonders of this kind of running. However, as an enthusiast myself, I encourage you to take a measured look at it.

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Re: Are you kidding me? (Reply to this comment)
by kedsand1
Hookworms and other afflictions are some of the reasons why barefoot running is fun. On the plus side, you don't get athlete's foot, fungus, or gangrene from barefoot running (unless you puncture your foot, of course).

I'd recommend wearing Vibram FiveFingers. That's what I wear. I'm not a "true" barefoot runner.

Good to see you around, OCF.
Nov 02 '09
3:33 pm PST

Are you kidding me? (Reply to this comment)
by oldcomixfan
Barefoot running? Down here in the South where I live doing anything barefooted is a surefire way of getting hookworms and other parasitical afflictions according to a doctor in my ancient copy of a home physicians book circa 1947. Man, put those sneakers back on and stay away from that swamplands, son!!!
Oct 28 '09
10:01 am PDT

Re: Fascinating... (Reply to this comment)
by kedsand1
Vicfar,

Are you talking about eating chips with your bare feet or sitting on the couch barefoot, or both? The first is a challenge; the second is not a challenge; the third is challenging if your feet get greasy from the chips and you get the couch greasy.

Thanks!

KEDSand1
Sep 04 '09
2:13 pm PDT

Fascinating... (Reply to this comment)
by vicfar
my girlfriend and I are rather arguing about our favorite sport - sitting on the couch and eating chips. Should that be barefoot or with shoes? Tough discussions...
Vic
Sep 04 '09
3:29 am PDT