Barefoot runners may get their fair share of criticism from fashionistas and nay-sayers, but the community of minimal runners remain a dedicated and welcoming type of athlete. If you're sticking with your favorite pair of stability runners for life or looking to try something new in 2013, read up on the natural running concept from the pros. These are The 5 Best Barefoot Running Blogs to Check Out Today.
No. 5 - Dr. Nick's Running Blog
From the perspective of an actual podiatrist, Dr. Nick offers interesting and beneficial information on everything you need to know if you want to run bare. He goes the extra mile and offers general running and exercise tips as well, so this blog is a wealth of information ready for you to take it all in and you want all of the cold, hard facts.
Takeaway: Avoid overtraining and do your research.
http://drnicksrunningblog.com/
No. 4 - Natural Running Center
The Natural Running Center puts a lot of emphasis on the truths of barefoot running, putting the hype aside with medical facts and personal accounts. A center promotes community, and the NRC seems to be on track pleasing all of the natural runners out there.
Takeaway: Leave no stone unturned, from you toes to your elbows make sure your form is correct and your body will thank you.
http://naturalrunningcenter.com/
No. 3 - Barefoot Running University
No bullshit approach to educating readers on running barefoot. And they've got quite a lot of knowledge to impart, too. It's more colloquial and op-ed style and is written from the point of view of its creator and main writer, Jason Robillard. It can read sometimes like his personal diary, but it's pretty entertaining so it's worth the RSS subscription.
Takeaway: This piece on the narcissism of running a good read to mull over.
http://barefootrunninguniversity.com/
No. 2 - Barefoot Runner
The running blog of one South-African/United Kingdom transplant that wants to share with the world better running techniques. This guy is awesome, we love the personal approach AND he threw in pace calculators because he can read runner's minds like that. Pretty great stuff.
Takeaway: Check out some dope-looking Vibrams (see above) and calculate your pace, it's a one stop shop.
http://barefootrunner.co.uk/
No. 1 - Birthday Shoes
Justin Owings is Vibram's number one fan, which results in a pretty entertaining insight into the niche world of barefoot running. From breaking news to showing products to make minimalists weep, Birthday Shoes is a great source to inspire and educate anyone on stripping down to the basics.
Takeaway: There are "barefoot" loafers out there. Those are real.
http://birthdayshoes.com/
