Twinkletoes, I think I know
Twinkletoes, I think I know what you mean about feeling faster - I think it is just because it's more efficient and takes less out of you. I am not as radically faster as SillyC, but going barefoot/minimalist has made me faster when I adjust for other factors like injury and training level.
I ran very little last week, didn't even think of recording during the week as I was resting for my race and had a 2 day work meeting in Atlanta (hotel had a hot tub, though!). I ran my 13.1 on Sunday and had one of my best races to date. I posted a report in the main forum http://www.barefootrunners.org/build2/forum-topic/philly-half-marathon-race-report-tearjerking-if-you-are-sucker-inspirational-sports-stor
Twinkletoes, I think I know what you mean about feeling faster - I think it is just because it's more efficient and takes less out of you. I am not as radically faster as SillyC, but going barefoot/minimalist has made me faster when I adjust for other factors like injury and training level.
I ran very little last week, didn't even think of recording during the week as I was resting for my race and had a 2 day work meeting in Atlanta (hotel had a hot tub, though!). I ran my 13.1 on Sunday and had one of my best races to date. I posted a report in the main forum http://www.barefootrunners.org/build2/forum-topic/philly-half-marathon-race-report-tearjerking-if-you-are-sucker-inspirational-sports-stor
