Running Barefoot

I bought a pair of the Nike Free 5.0. I like the minimalist ideas. After buying the shoes I did more research.

The Running Barefoot guys swear my knee problems I have written about here and here will go away as soon as I make the jump. The barefoot running idea is very intriguing.

I have decided to go barefoot for much of my non-running activities including much of our vacation at Sun River. That has been great. The feet toughen up and body's response to the environment gets a lot better. However, both the Nike Free's and barefoot running need to be started slowly. I jumped in with both and my body could feel it. I have had to back way down. The issue for me is I am trying for the Portland Marathon and one cannot change something this drastic in the middle of 35-40 mile weeks.

So, although I am curious and I have taken a few small steps toward some barefoot running. It will have to wait until after October :)

David