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'Barefoot' refers to barefoot running. This is essentially running using no shoes or simple thin shoes.

'Barefoot' refers to barefoot running. This is essentially running using no shoes or simple thin shoes such as the Nike Free or shoes in the Vibram Five Fingers line.

A popular book known for advocating this is Born to Run by Christopher McDougall.

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Barefoot training, but racing with technology?

I've been "training" by going barefoot (+ vibrams) for over 2-3 months now. I feel great, there are no big injuries (although I've not really pushed my self). My question is this: Is it wise to train for 4 months or so for a half marathon by using…
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Barefoot running vs any footwear

Not considering stones or sharp objects on a terrain. With barefoot, I mean real barefoot, not "barefoot" shoes. Could we say that since barefoot running (and not getting injured) is feasible, running with any footware won't harm you? In both cases,…
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