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I've been thinking of picking this up after surgery. I've tried running here/there over the years but normally end up spraining an ankle doing some other random, mundane activity and then I just don't go back out. But, I always like the "idea" of running...make sense? Anyway...I like what I've come across about this so far.

Anyone here do it?

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For those who want a bit of info on it, here's a neat video:

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I dunno - barefoot running sounds to me like eating with my hands, nothing that I want to go back to.

Especially in my weight group, I believe that cushioning and posture adjustment done by shoes is very beneficial to me.

I think barefoot running is probably a nice experience if you have a beach available and you weight 120 pounds :-)

Plus, have you ever seen the soles of a person who runs around barefoot in the streets...YIKES! There isn't enough pumice in the world to take care of those calluses

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Not a good thing for your feet. Believe me, I'd love to go barefoot, and used to a lot, until I developed bone spurs in my heels. Now I have to wear Z-Coils at $250 or more a pop! My podiatrist told me to never go barefooted, never wear heels lower than 1" or higher than 2" except for the Z-Coils which have higher heels but are springs. Even at that I have constant pain. It was one of my co-morbidities for the sleeve.

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Unless your running on a beach, I wouldn't recommend it. The human foot is designed to handle a bit of impact, but take into account the natural human life expectancy is about 40.

Be good to your feet and wear good running shoes.

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How about those barefoot shoes? They protect your soles while giving you the same feeling of being barefoot. Lots of research done on those and they seem to be excellent.

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I just sold my Vibram barefoot shoes on ebay. I never could get used to the feeling of having something in between all my toes. Just annoyed me, really.

Plenty of people love them though.smile.gif

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Yes. I fully intend on getting a pair of Vibrams (or another brand but same concept). It is still called "barefoot" running when you wear the vibrams.

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I jog barefoot on my treadmill and it feels more natural than sneakers. I think it's different for everybody. I have a pair of reebok sneakers that shape your legs and they are the most unnatural feeling to wear jogging ever. Do what feels right for you.

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