Barefoot Leather Mens
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Do You Want to Run Barefoot?
Between being in the shop, coaching triathletes, and just being around runners all the time I get this one a lot, "What do you think about barefoot running?"
I have a lot of thoughts on barefoot running, but I can't really share them until I know the root of the question. I return the original question with a question of my own, "Why are you interested in barefoot running?" Do you want to know if I do it? Are you wondering if it can help you? Or, are you thinking it's an urban legend?
Most people have heard about running barefoot. Most commonly, it is the cure for running injuries, it will prevent running injuries, and/or it will make you a better or faster runner. While some of these scenarios can be true, there are too many blanket assumptions being used with barefoot running.
First, can barefoot running injuries fix a running related problem? There is no way I can say, but I've talked to people that have had this work for them. However, there's a good chance you don't HAVE to run barefoot to fix the problem. I argue that most times the problem wasn't fixed by running barefoot; it was running with proper form that did it. Yet you can absolutely improve your form without running barefoot, and there are many drills that you can do for your form. Google is a wonderful tool, or just send me an email. I'll give you ones I like.
Can barefoot running prevent a running injury? NO!!! I can't stress this enough. Barefoot running will not prevent a running injury. Neither will a running shoe or an insert. The only way to prevent a running injury is to not run! I don't care what the shoe companies say, their shoe will not prevent you from being injured. There are no studies to back up such a statement. And if you aren't convinced, ask the U.S. Navy. New Balance convinced the U.S. Navy that their shoes could prevent their boot camp trainees from getting injured. They were awarded the contract….but now Asics has it. And guess what, I still get countless military men and women in the store and the injury clinic with injury concerns.
Third question, can barefoot running make me a better/faster runner? Yes…and no. Barefoot running can promote proper running form which can make you a more efficient runner. This in turn can potentially make you a faster runner. BUT, without approaching barefoot running properly you can very easily lead yourself to injury. It's imperative to start out with very short distances, a couple hundred yards. Run on soft surfaces, such as grass or sand. Make a conscious effort to focus on improving your form while doing your short barefoot drills. Even the top runners will generally only run barefoot during a short cool down session, while working on form, and on a grassy surface. If you are serious about running barefoot, I generally recommend working down to a minimalist shoe before tossing your shoes to the wind. However, as I mentioned earlier, it's easy enough to improve your form without running barefoot.
Listen, running shoe companies aren't some evil entity out to cause you harm. Running shoes were invented to help the majority of people run without pain. Did every football player suffer catastrophic injuries from wearing leather helmets? No, but there were enough cases to motivate the constant upgrade of head protection to decrease head trauma. Some people can run forever without shoes and never have an issue. But, most people have not been running from early childhood and on conducive surfaces to build up their body to maintain the pounding. If you want to give barefoot running a try, go for it! It's nice to feel the earth beneath your feet sometimes. Just be smart about it!
In the last 3 years Dr. Runco has competed in 4 50-mile Ultra-marathons and 6 marathons including the San Diego Rock and Roll, Seattle Rock and Roll, San Antonio Rock and Roll and the New York City marathon. Besides being the store (SDRI) owner, he is an avid supporter and raises funds every year for Team-In-Training (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), 3-Day Breast Cancer, and the YMCA. Through his direction and generosity, Dr. Runco has helped several run clubs (Vavi, TNT, USA Fit, SD Track, SD Tri's, West Coast Road Runners, In Motion Fit) and every branch of the military in various capacities.
Currently, Dr. Runco maintains a private practice adjacent to the San Diego Running Institute and continues to help runners and triathletes complete their goals. For Additional Info on Treatment of Running Injuries, visit our Sports Injuries area.
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