I am new to this "blogging" way of doing, having never felt a desire or need to learn how to do it, but as with all things in life "there is nothing so constant as change" and so here is my first blog. It is mainly about my transition from a "running shoe automotron" to a free runner, using only barefeet or minimalist footware.
I have decided after reading a few forums about barefooting and a terrific book by Christopher McDougall called "Born To Run" (which I recommend everyone to read) which all pointed out misconceptions handed to us by running shoe manufacturers,to get myself and more importantly my feet back to basics.
Throwing my £115 running shoes away (even I couldn't believe the price of those Asics Gels) may seem a little "off the chain" to some folk, but to me and a growing number of others it makes perfect sense. If a product is potentially causing you problems then get rid of it.
I will update as often as I can to keep track on my progress.
A record of my evolution from running in wrongly manufactured running shoes to running minimalist & barefoot.
Before the Race
The kids posing with me before the start of a 53 mile trail race.
About Me
- barefootscotsman
- I am 36 years old, born and raised in Dundee, Scotland (UK) where I live with my long suffering wife, two daughters and my training partner and wee pal "Joe" the springer spaniel. I have been running all of my life competing since the age of 11. I ran my first marathon (somewhat illegally) at the age of 15 and my first Ultra at 21. Over the years I have taken part in most types of events in all kinds of terrain, but getting my body used to running without shoes is probably going to be tougher than them all.
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