Wow, I was so young then. Look at that bright, beaming, clean-shaven face, not yet worn down by life and it’s drudgeries. Anyway, while certainly not the whole rigamaroll, here’s a little bit of barefooting advice in YouTube form.
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I’m not sure everything I say in these clips is totally accurate, but hey, welcome to my world. If I were only to speak when certain, I’d be mute. One thing that’s certain, however, is dang those shorts are long. You can barely see my knees!
Oh, and chocolate milk, right. I’m sure I don’t need to actually tell anyone to drink it, but some of you may need a reminder to vote for me to join Team Refuel. I would use the grant to hire RunnerDude (the videographer of the footage – ha! – above) as my strength and conditioning coach. I will then use that strength and conditioning to kick Grandfather Mountain‘s ass after three years of getting humbled.
So vote!
Wow! I had completely forgotten about these videos. They were some of the very first vids I watched when attempting learn to run barefoot last year. Good stuff…
Great tips, Josh. I had been wearing minimalist shoes for several months, but this month I’ve gone totally barefoot. The points about the kick causing blisters is super helpful. Thanks! I’m still a little reluctant to run urban street races totally bare, however.
Scott:
If you watch it again, watch my hand gestures. Then say in your best Monty Python voice, “And she has huge… tracts of land!”
Rob:
The street races are easier than you think, but I totally understand. Take your time.
Voted!
Josh, Josh, Josh……that video was made less than 2 years ago. You’re only 36. You’re still a yougin! Wait till you’re an old man like me at 46!