Comments on: New Running Book: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, by Christopher McDougall https://runblogger.com/2009/04/new-running-book-born-to-run-hidden.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2009/04/new-running-book-born-to-run-hidden.html#comment-8679293 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=887#comment-8679293 In reply to Eric.

Eric – how did you get a hold of the book already? I’m looking forward to
reading it!

]]> By: Eric https://runblogger.com/2009/04/new-running-book-born-to-run-hidden.html#comment-8674695 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=887#comment-8674695 You guys will love the book…and you are right, it will rock the shoe industry world.

]]> By: Eric https://runblogger.com/2009/04/new-running-book-born-to-run-hidden.html#comment-8685233 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=887#comment-8685233 Hi Pete – I actaully coached Chris for this book and the Copper canyon ultra…which Chris uses as a story back drop for the book.

]]> By: Greg at Live Fit https://runblogger.com/2009/04/new-running-book-born-to-run-hidden.html#comment-8593333 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=887#comment-8593333 I’ve read before about running barefooted or in sandals. There are also some very expensive shoes that are intended to emulate running barefooted. A friend of mine tried these and really liked them. Ever given them a shot?

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2009/04/new-running-book-born-to-run-hidden.html#comment-8594413 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=887#comment-8594413 In reply to Greg at Live Fit.

Nike Free are the shoes I think you’re referring to – I’d like to try them,
but you’re right about the fact that they’re pricey. Apparently it also
takes some time to build up endurance in your feet/legs when using those. There’s also the Vibram Five Fingers, which I think are just a bit strange, but some people like them. I have a pair of lightweight/minimalist Saucony Fasttwitch racing shoes I really like (my 5k and Half-Marathon PR’s came with those on), and I’m going to try the Nike Luna Racers which are even lighter and more minimal.

On the one hand I believe that a lot of what some of these authors say has merit when it comes to the value of shoes, but I also come back to the fact that our ancestors weren’t running on asphalt or concrete, so maybe the added cushioning/support isn’t so bad for us modern runners. I guess I need more data before I come to a conclusion.

Thanks for the comment!

Pete

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