Marathon in flip-flops

The dude said he would never do it again, even if someone else beat his record. That to me means it did not work out ok for him because he was so miserable from it that he never wants to do it again. That's just the way I read that though, maybe my interpretation is off.
 
I have yet to complete a marathon. I made it 20mi on my first attempt barefoot. Up until that point the longest distance I had ever run at once was 15mi. Needless to say, training and conditioning is everything, no matter what you're wearing.
 
I have been wearing flip-flops as my around-town-or-in-the-husband's-scary-workshop footwear for the summer. It has been comfortable to walk in until lately when I began increasing my barefoot mileage more. Now, I find my feet wanting to cramp up more in the flip flops, though not when barefoot. I'm guessing this is from the subtle toe work to keep them on. Fortunately, I have other really flat, back strap sandals for times when I need to go out. And my RunAMocs for colder weather, which I love. (For running in unbearably cold weather, I am very comfortable in my Moc3s; my daughter has just about worn out a pair of those between track and cross country practice this year.)
 
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Looks like the shoe is doing all the heel-striking for him. Ha!

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I didn't read the comments. That's terrible. Why do some people feel "it" has to be one way or the other? Why not just live and let live?
 
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All that should matter is the smile on his face. Is he enjoying his run, if he is feel happy for him, dammit. Rant over.
 
I guess I expected the "he will be in terrible pain for the rest of his life" type, but couldn't believe the ones that he should have been raising money for charity/doing something more useful with his time - how dare he have fun (& that smile looks like he was)? Scandalous!
Yeah, cause they never do anything just for fun. Hypocrites.
 

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