Hi,
As a complete novice to running in general (more of a cyclist) i have decided that it would be a great incentve for myself to do a triathalon next year. I started to research running technique and stumbled across barefoot running and it sounded like the right thing to do. Being on the heavier side (200 lbs 6ft) i thought i would need shoes to help with cushioning the impact but reading a few sites on barefoot running is that the case? I thought that as i have not started running yet i have no technique to try to correct to adopt barefoot running so it would be easier to learn to run barefoot.
i have been to my local running shop and had my gait tested and found out that my left side overpronates quite badly and was told to wear running shoes to correct this. they suggested Brooks Adrenaline GTS.
If anyone can give me some tips or suggestions to get me started that would be great.
As a complete novice to running in general (more of a cyclist) i have decided that it would be a great incentve for myself to do a triathalon next year. I started to research running technique and stumbled across barefoot running and it sounded like the right thing to do. Being on the heavier side (200 lbs 6ft) i thought i would need shoes to help with cushioning the impact but reading a few sites on barefoot running is that the case? I thought that as i have not started running yet i have no technique to try to correct to adopt barefoot running so it would be easier to learn to run barefoot.
i have been to my local running shop and had my gait tested and found out that my left side overpronates quite badly and was told to wear running shoes to correct this. they suggested Brooks Adrenaline GTS.
If anyone can give me some tips or suggestions to get me started that would be great.