Ran a local Jingle Bell 5k race with my son Lukas (8).
It was his very first 5k race and he did great.
It was cold (18F) but dry. I put some paint on my feet, Lukas ran in his NB Minimus.
We finished in 26 minutes.
look close and you'll see Jim, the cp in the background of the first pic. the bearded guy in red just to the left of Lucas. funny no one saw each other.
look close and you'll see Jim, the cp in the background of the first pic. the bearded guy in red just to the left of Lucas. funny no one saw each other.
As crazy as people are nowadays, I wonder how spectators might have reacted if your son was running barefoot. I could see someone being overzealous and calling Child Protective Services.
As crazy as people are nowadays, I wonder how spectators might have reacted if your son was running barefoot. I could see someone being overzealous and calling Child Protective Services.
I believe most people are now better educated about benefits of BFR so nobody would probably care that much. A year ago Lukas did one of his kids half mile races barefoot and nobody really noticed. Granted, it was in spring and not in the freezing temperatures.
I am observing that you seem comfortable standing around at those low temps. Do you feel like cold tolerance came nsturally to you or would you mind giving a summary of what you have done to be able to do that?
I am observing that you seem comfortable standing around at those low temps. Do you feel like cold tolerance came nsturally to you or would you mind giving a summary of what you have done to be able to do that?
When my son and I would run barefoot together, we got looks, but when they saw our faces and how we were so happy and laughing sometimes, they would just smile too. I don't recall anyone saying anything. I miss those times with him so much. At least he is healthy and can still run.