Comments on: Kids Running Barefoot: Lessons from the Pros https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-97659922 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-97659922 In reply to alex.

I haven’t run in them, but my kids do all the time. They have all kinds of
models now, I should check them out!
Pete

]]> By: Nancy Thesing https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-367624979 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-367624979 Where did you puchase the camera?

]]> By: Khris Puckett https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-34294295 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-34294295 Pete,
I completely agree with your assessment of how today’s popular running shoe makes us strike heel first in most cases. I have similarly aged children and have recently signed up one for Track. We go to the park often and run barefoot but my hunch is that running barefoot will not go over well in organized Track. Have you or anyone else found a running shoe for kids that is of this minimalist style?
Thanks

]]> By: tellman https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-17041963 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-17041963 Hey Man – nice blog. Just found it today. And you’re from NH too!

What’s your longest distance so far in 5-fingers?

Barefoot?

I’m running across the USA Barefoot right now – and would love to help each other promote our blogs if you’re interested.

SHABAMBO!
-Tellman

]]> By: Rachel https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-79438127 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-79438127 I’ve noticed with my own three kids that early on when they start running through to about 5 or 6 years old kids run quite flat footed or mid foot strike but as they get a bit older and continue to run barefoot they transition to more of a forefoot strike.

]]> By: alex https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-97580633 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-97580633 have you tried running in crocs? I’ve thought about it as a possible barefoot transition method/minimalist shoe, but haven’t given it the chance…would be interested though!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-34349919 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-34349919 In reply to Khris Puckett.

I have not – my kids tend to run in crocs when they are outside.

Pete

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-17071231 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-17071231 In reply to tellman.

Thanks for the comment on my blog – much appreciated. Checked out yours – what you are doing is pretty amazing – good luck! I added a short post to my blog with a few video clips to help spread the word about what you’re doing.

I’ve done only about 30-40 miles total in the 5-fingers so far myself, with two 7-mile runs and several 5-milers. Haven’t gotten up the courage to try completely barefoot yet, maybe after my Fall marathons (don’t want to risk anything with only a few weeks to go).- Pete

]]> By: Ask the Doctor https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-17220503 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-17220503 You really have an excellent blog here. Even as a busy medical doctor, I make sure to get my morning run in each day. I too am an avid running lover. Keep up the great work here. I would love for you to visit my health website at Ask Dr. Jacobson Online. Please stop by and drop me a line if you have any questions. Take care and stay healthy!

]]> By: Khris Puckett https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-34726051 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-34726051 In reply to Pete Larson.

My daughter has a pair of Nike Free Mary Jane’s that I’m going to replace. I think that they are the best running shoes for kids.
http://reviews.nike.com/9191/3…

]]> By: Greg https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-451787705 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-451787705 I also notice that the kids clearly flex at the knee as their heals strike the ground using their quads to cushion the landing as much as their calves.

]]> By: kids footwear https://runblogger.com/2009/09/kids-running-barefoot-lessons-from-pros.html#comment-54532812 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=810#comment-54532812 That one can walk on rough terrain without hurting your feet as much… To keep your feet healthy and free of disease. Because it looks nicer than bare feet with a business suit.

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