Finished my first (partially) barefoot ultra

[bf in az]

I ran the Paatuwaqatsi 50k on the Hopi reservation in AZ last month. Not only was it my first ultra, but I ended up running somewhere over 10 miles of it barefoot, which was something I've never done in a race before. I hadn't really planned on running barefoot but the course was really sandy and it felt really good underfoot. Barefooting was going so well that I probably would have ended up running the majority barefoot but the sand heated up in the sun and was starting to burn my feet.

I wrote a full report here: http://bfinaz.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-first-ultra-paatuwaqatsi-50k-report.html.

BTW, Paatuwaqatsi is an amazing, unique event that I highly recommend. It was Caballo Blanco's favorite race, excluding CCUM.

 

[Barefoot TJ]

That sounds fantastic! Soft sand and all! Congrats!

My son is learning about the Hopi right now in school. That's fascinating about the different tribes all in a few hundred feet of one another. I wonder if he knows that.

 

[dutchie53]

Congrats on your Ultra.

 

[rickwhitelaw]

Congratulations. You live in a beautiful state which I love to visit. Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon next week. I'll have to google some runs in your area and plan a trip.

 

[scedastic]

Loved the write up and the pics. Incredible views.
Looks like all in all it went great for you. Congrats!

 

[Barefoot Dama]

Way to go!

 

[Barefooting Bob]

Congrats

 

[bf in az]

Congratulations. You live in a beautiful state which I love to visit. Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon next week. I'll have to google some runs in your area and plan a trip.

There are some amazingly scenic trails in Sedona (see my avatar). Or, if you're feeling really ambitious, the Grand Canyon is an unforgettable run.