Ugh. My wife is like that,
Ugh. My wife is like that, too. She used to run a lot--she loves it--but because of a herniated disc and other issues, she hasn't run in two years.
She will not take any advice seriously that does not come from a medical professional, so obviously, she's not going to get any advice to go minimal. Never mind that I suffered from plantar's fasciitis, shin splints, and back pain when I ran in regular running shoes, and all those problems have disappeared since going barefoot/minimal. She makes up all kinds of reasons why she should not.
If anyone has any good advice or links to helpful sites, I'd appreciate it.