tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post8140844540240121385..comments2023-10-28T04:42:43.256-07:00Comments on Made with Butter and Love: Runner's BlockAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-48186460941348990422012-10-16T12:26:10.301-07:002012-10-16T12:26:10.301-07:00Alright, I am in the barefoot camp - or rather try...Alright, I am in the barefoot camp - or rather trying to move over there (I run on Nike Frees i.e.minimal support). The research seems to say that it helps correct the way people run with the belief that our feet are lazy because of so much support. <br />It might be too short to help you with your upcoming race, but it will help you for the future if you keep running. (And of course there will always be other Halves!)<br /><br />About running Barefoot: Harvard research points to the difference being in landing (running with shoes - people impact on the heel; running without shoes - people impact mid-foot or ball of the foot)<br />http://barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/<br /><br />Also Runner's world had some things to say about it - specifically for shin splints. <br />http://www.runnersworld.com/community/forums/runner-communities/barefoot-running/those-of-suffered-shin-splints<br /><br />I'll keep my fingers crossed for good weather! Good Luck!KelseyBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-18725440119023863422012-10-15T09:41:26.426-07:002012-10-15T09:41:26.426-07:00You can do it!! When I run, I try to fixate my eye...You can do it!! When I run, I try to fixate my eyes on something in the distance- like I am running to it. You will do great! I did a half a few years ago and my knees have been bad since... make sure you stretch really good before and after! GOODLUCK!The Millershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329935791423292235noreply@blogger.com