I've been lurking for a few months and should introduce myself.
I've only been truly barefoot since March 2011 though I had done some sporadic indoor barefoot runs over the winter. So, in May 2011, I ran my first marathon (Cleveland) and left the shoes at home. After that, there were a few shorter races and the Akron marathon.
This year I ran a 50k trail race (Fool's run) and 41.6 miles in a 52 mile race in invisible shoes. (50's for yo mama). Dead last and a DNF. (I build character like Mike Mentzer builds muscles
)
The two best races were the ones where I ran for a time with other barefooters. Running has also led to beginning weight lifting and muay thai. Oh, and I may have lost about 60 pounds in the process.
I've only been truly barefoot since March 2011 though I had done some sporadic indoor barefoot runs over the winter. So, in May 2011, I ran my first marathon (Cleveland) and left the shoes at home. After that, there were a few shorter races and the Akron marathon.
This year I ran a 50k trail race (Fool's run) and 41.6 miles in a 52 mile race in invisible shoes. (50's for yo mama). Dead last and a DNF. (I build character like Mike Mentzer builds muscles
)The two best races were the ones where I ran for a time with other barefooters. Running has also led to beginning weight lifting and muay thai. Oh, and I may have lost about 60 pounds in the process.
