Unshod Rod

It's been awhile since I've run barefoot; in fact, well over two years. But in the two years I've kept up my running in my favorite Merrill Trail Runners focusing on 5k & 10k distances (marathons don't interest me). Most recently I've focused on shorter distances and speed (hill sprints, flat...

Except for 12+ mile baptism-by-fire barefoot run a few weeks ago, this was my longest BF run. It was great. On the first leg I ran the sand at waters edge from the Venice Pier to the Santa Monica Pier only taking one brief walk. I notice a handful of other BF beach runners. Near the SM Pier...

[Barefoot] As a beginning barefoot runner I tend not to run barefoot on consecutive days to give my soles time to adapt, and on the days I've tried I've quickly regretted it. On today's consecutive run, I was pleased how quickly my feet had recuperative from yesterday...

2 miles :: 10 minute pace Six days since Griffith Park and I hadn't really tested my soles. Except for sore calves, my feet felt great. The ball of my left foot, so sore this week, felt good, just minor discomfort. On the hilly descents I let go and ran without the usual apprehension. I was...

11.59 mi :: 03:16 hours :: 16:54 minute pace Yesterday was not just my longest barefoot run but my longest run ever. It was tough, but I learned a lot. Although my soles got beat up pretty good, I ran steady and solid. I was worried my feet would give out before my will, but actually my...