I'm sure we all grew up the same. By that I mean, running around with no shoes on in the summer time. Feeling that cool grass between your toes - or maybe the boiling sand... Grass stains from the freshly cut lawn, or mud from a rainy day. I personally love being barefoot, so when I read about this Barefoot Running theory it definitely sparked my attention.
I've decided to go ahead and try this to the best of my ability. What I mean by that is, I have various chronic injuries from the years of running and Irish dancing and a nasty pronation issue. So, instead of going cold into running with zero footwear to protect my little piggies, I decided to go with the NikeFree sneaker. A sneaker which offers significantly less support than the Mizuno Wave's I was previously/currently sporting.
So, far I'm seriously impressed! No pain in my calves or achilles tendon - no pain in my shins (chronic issue) - no fatigue in my legs while running. Overall, I'm happy. Now, I've only been running in these things for a week... still, I will keep you posted as to the status of this endeavor.
If you're a runner - check out the Theory, and the new inventive footware they've come out with (Vibram Five Fingers, New Balance Minimus, NikeFree and many more).
