Interesting article on marathon training - Luna's versus barefoot

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I thought this article was worth reading, even if he seems to claim out of the blue that he's "no big proponent of going all barefoot though, as it has a tendency to cripple your running form - most folks can't stay loose enough to reap all the barefoot benefits."

http://flatfoot.guru/sandal-marathon-256
 
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I wish I had time to read this, but by the quote Laura pulled, he already makes me want to puke.
 
I wish I had time to read this, but by the quote Laura pulled, he already makes me want to puke.

Actually, the quote is so out of place because of many of the good things in his article, including how he changed to the sandals. He talks about it the same way we talk about going barefoot, but one gets the impression he hasn't been willing to take that step, so in an odd sort of self-defense pulls the claim out of the hat that it is "so hard" for most people. I was trying to recommend the article, but warn people about the obvious bias in that particular statement.:)
 
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That one quote is a little odd. There has been some debate on whether barefoot alters the form adversely. Example: rough terrain. I don't know, it would be nice to have him clarify that statement.

Otherwise, I find his training and ideals pretty similar to mine. Other than him being much faster.
 
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... There has been some debate on whether barefoot alters the form adversely. Example: rough terrain...

I know there's a point for me where my form changes and I can no longer stay relaxed ... and I'm certain that my form goes downhill. I can feel it. I generally put on shoes for those trails(or those sections) so that I don't practice bad habits. The alternative, staying off those trails until I'm strong enough, tough enough, and skilled enough to run them well isn't appealing. Summer is short, the mountains are pretty, and I'm not staying down here ... shoes are tools, and I'm not too proud to use them. If I was trying to PR a race and doubted my ability to finish with good form barefoot, I'd wear the shoes.