Listen Here FFWD to ~40mins to hear interview The Barefoot Runner Michael Sandler. Had a bad accident while training for the Tour de France. Then had a bad accident while training for a crosscountry rollerblade event. He then found the only exercise he felt comfortable doing was running. A series of running-related injuries caused him to reduce cushioning and support until he was barefoot.
His first day running barefoot was 100yards - rest a few days, then 200yards, etc... 3 months later he is trucking through a 10km at a personal record pace.
Michael then wrote a good book on barefoot running.
I love this video! Just saw Christopher McDougall's "100-up" video and read the New York Times article...looks similiar in form. I am ignorant about "Paleo running"...but intrigued. Thanks...would love for you to guest post on my 9 Kid Fitness website! http//www.9kidfitness.com (my google account is under my son's name sketch monster - guess I need to ask him to get me an account!)
ReplyDeleteyeah you need your own email, maybe 'Sketch Monster Sr'? :).
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to do a write up for your 9-Kid-Fitness Site. In as few words as possible: Paleo or Primal Fitness is getting in touch with how we're supposed to train, eat and play.
--just like there's many possible solutions to a Rubek's Cube, only ONE of those solutions looks right! Similarly, living in a way our ancestors would is absolute solution for our bodies. Primal Running techniques, diets, sleep, etc... I suggest all to try it you'll see :)