Barefoot Runner for BOTH of the Most Common Reasons

[Longboard]

He says "shoes cramp his style", but he also wants to promote "awareness of impoverished athletes".
At least he doesn't pretend to be suffering for the cause.

http://www.enca.com/sport/kzn-athlete-run-comrades-barefoot

 

[JosephTree]

Good for the lad!