BarefootDad

Barefoot Friends, I've been running sans shoes for about 10 months and usually run 4.5 milesevery other day. While on business in West Virginia, I greatly enjoyed running barefoot through the beautiful historic towns.In Shepherdstown, WV, Ihad the opportunity to visit Two Rivers Treads and...

Friends, I visited Two Rivers Treads owned by barefoot running-style advocate Mark Cucuzzella MD, FAAFP - Associate Professor Family Medicine West Virginia University, Lt Col US Air Force Reserves, and Chief Medical Consultant for the Air Force Marathon.Walking in off the street inShepherdstown...

Friends, As I slowly seek to expand my mileage running barefoot over blacktop roads, varyingfrom smooth to rough, I would like some guidance fromall those in BRS who have blazedthe trail before me: What is the best skin care product for the soles of the feet to recover faster between runs...

No better way to connect with history than to run through it. Charles Town, WV is the location of numerous historic sites. Charles Town was founded by Charles Washington, the brother of General George Washington. Charles Washington name many streets after family members. Each historic site...

On a trip to Charles Town, WV. Ichose a beautiful stretch of road through the middle of this historic town for a barefoot run on Monday. The halfway point is a railroad track that marks the outside of town. The distance is a little over 5K from the main highway to the tracks and back. The...

The barefoot gurus' say, "Relax and take it slow." But of course, I know more than those who've run this path before me, so I push myself. It feels great to open up a little on a run. My sore left knee reminds me to go slow. There is no rush. Barefoot running is definitely about the race, the...

The desire to run more than my feet are ready for is a hard challenge. However, the desire to run further without injury is even more important. Goals are like that sometime. Thank you to those who recommended yoga for stretching. The sun salutaion is just the right fit! Run lightly...

I am learning to be aware of little things as I run barefoot near my home. The sidewalks, trails, and fields are constantly changing in subtle ways. It was one thing to be aware while running in shoes. Barefoot running requires a whole new level of mindfulness to run safely. My background of 20+...

I became interested in barefoot running in the same manner as most, I assume. Knees, ankles, hips, and lower back could not take the pounding of years of running with incorrect mechanics. Fancy shoes and arch supports were no help. The conclusions were that my physical pain was the result of...