When I started Barefoot Running University, one of my goals was to promote the advancement of barefoot racing. A major knock on barefoot running has always been speed and distance suffer. Even though I believe this is simply a myth, there aren't a lot of us that are really pushing the limits... yet.
I have this crazy idea. By mid-summer, I would like to form a "team" of barefoot runners. The idea is simple, BRU would provide limited sponsorships to anyone running barefoot races. Initially, I would limit this to runners competing in either long-distance events or high profile events. It would involve wearing a BRU/BRS shirt and having pictures taken during the race.
So... anyone planning on running any long races barefoot (marathon and above) OR anyone think they may be able to place in the top 25% at a larger race? If so, let me know (robillardj "at" gmail "dot" com.)
If this works out well, I would love to open this up to anyone running races barefoot regardless of skill level. My ultimate goal is to show that we ARE serious runners and we CAN be competitive.
I have this crazy idea. By mid-summer, I would like to form a "team" of barefoot runners. The idea is simple, BRU would provide limited sponsorships to anyone running barefoot races. Initially, I would limit this to runners competing in either long-distance events or high profile events. It would involve wearing a BRU/BRS shirt and having pictures taken during the race.
So... anyone planning on running any long races barefoot (marathon and above) OR anyone think they may be able to place in the top 25% at a larger race? If so, let me know (robillardj "at" gmail "dot" com.)
If this works out well, I would love to open this up to anyone running races barefoot regardless of skill level. My ultimate goal is to show that we ARE serious runners and we CAN be competitive.
