BAREFOOT RUNNING.

A man and his paralette...

Eric gave a great class on Saturday, breaking down why so many of us run the way that we do and the injuries that are common from doing so.  We ran through a series of drills and by the end of the class you could already see a change in the way that everyone ran. 

If you’re considering making the move from a big squishy running shoe to a pair of Veebrams or going barefoot all together, here’re some tips from a recent Yahoo article.

If you’re thinking about shedding your shoes, consider these guidelines:

1. Barefoot training is not for people who are just starting to run or returning from a long layoff—it’s something to slowly incorporate into an existing running regimen.
2. If you have persistent or serious foot problems, consult your podiatrist first.
3. Ease in slowly. Paul advises starting with a few minutes on a flat, relatively forgiving surface once a week. Grassy fields, smooth roads, and soft trails qualify. Running on sand might be tempting, but barefooting newbies should stick to wet sand at first as the unstable soft stuff puts a lot of torque on your joints and is much harder to run on.
4. Listen to your body. “Barefoot Ken Bob” Saxton, founder of runningbarefoot.org and finisher of more than 70 barefoot marathons, says, “Luckily, your feet are sensitive, which is a good thing. Listen to them and they’ll keep you from doing something stupid.”

Today’s Workout:
3-3-3-3-3 Push Press
Followed by
4 x 400 M Run with 2 minute rest between them.