I can run faster barefoot
I can run faster barefoot than in any sort of shoes given absolutely perfect ground, but even on something like asphalt I tend to slow down a bit barefoot. It just makes good cautious sense. I can't see rocks as easily and I don't want to hit one going to quickly. Lots of people enjoy the competition of races even if they aren't super fast. Even if I happen to completely not be someone who cares about speed, I don't blame any of them for throwing on shoes to be faster. I'll even do this sometimes when I'm just out for a run because I want to be able to go faster without paying attention all the time.
As far as trail runs go, uh my feet have hurt like hell after the last two in minimuses. Fireroads=evil I can't even imagine doing them barefoot. It just wouldn't be fun anymore and that really is the point.
I can run faster barefoot than in any sort of shoes given absolutely perfect ground, but even on something like asphalt I tend to slow down a bit barefoot. It just makes good cautious sense. I can't see rocks as easily and I don't want to hit one going to quickly. Lots of people enjoy the competition of races even if they aren't super fast. Even if I happen to completely not be someone who cares about speed, I don't blame any of them for throwing on shoes to be faster. I'll even do this sometimes when I'm just out for a run because I want to be able to go faster without paying attention all the time.
As far as trail runs go, uh my feet have hurt like hell after the last two in minimuses. Fireroads=evil I can't even imagine doing them barefoot. It just wouldn't be fun anymore and that really is the point.