Comments for Barefoot Todd

Comment on Running Barefoot Workshop by Barefoot Ken Bob

Barefoot Ken Bob — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:05:56 +0000

Hi all,

There is a light mist outside this morning, but considering the torrential mist some of us ran in last Sunday at the Los Angeles Marathon, should be no big deal. We’ll probably just run more frequently, and talk less (or talk while running). I’ll see you in Central Park soon (if you show up in the mist).

Comment on Running Barefoot Workshop by Barefoot Todd

Barefoot Todd — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:59:29 +0000

Hey Folks!

Barefoot Ken Bob is indeed correct … It’s happening!!

Our Running Barefoot Workshop will be this sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY!! March 27 at 9:00 AM as described above. Barefoot Ken Bob was kind enough to respond to y’all cuz he is much better at keeping up on the computer than I am. I am also trusting that (though he was kind enough to name this workshop after me) it will be he who does most of the moderating. He IS the author of Barefoot Running Step by Step, after all!! And after finishing ahead of me at the LA Marathon last Sunday, he is obviously faster than I without shoes too so he’s GOTTA know what he is talking about!! : ) So come one, come all and learn more about the ways of barefoot running and lifestyle. See you there!! Barefoot Todd

Comment on Running Barefoot Workshop by Barefoot Ken Bob

Barefoot Ken Bob — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:54:01 +0000

phone number sent privately. See you this weekend

Comment on Running Barefoot Workshop by Rocannon

Rocannon — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:22:26 +0000

Hi there Todd,

Three of us are coming down from Glendale.
Is there a phone number or a way to confirm that the Workshop is actually happening as planned?

Thanks,
Rocannon
Tara
Marga

Comment on Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon! by Andy J. Gutz

Andy J. Gutz — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:31:42 +0000

Hello Hieu,
I run shod being very mindful of running with the chi/natural running technique. I ran the Pasadena Marathon last year. The roads in Pasadena appear to be good conditions for barefoot runners. Last year I saw a handful of barefoot runners and they seemed to be happy and doing well. Shod or unshod, I am sure you will enjoy this event. It is well organized with a small town race feel. Hope to see you out there!

Peace and Love,

Andy

Comment on Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon! by Hieu Dovan

Hieu Dovan — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:53:37 +0000

Hi Andy, I just started barefoot running and will run my very first marathon (shod/unshod) at Pasadena this May. I will probablyu be wearing Five Fingers as I can only run barefoot on smooth asphalt at this time. Do you know the condition/surface of the Pasadena course? Peace, Hieu

Comment on Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon! by Andy J. Gutz

Andy J. Gutz — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:29:10 +0000

Hi Barefoot Todd,
Congratulations on your 100th BF Marathon!
I met you at Malibu Marathon in November (I ran the Half) and I was very inspired by you.
I ran the Carlsbad Half Marathon in January and plan to run LA Marathon in March and Pasadena Marathon in May. Will you be at either of these Marathons?
I would like to talk with you sometime and hear your thoughts about running Multiple Marathons and Healthy, Mindful, Sustainable Running.

Peace and Love,

Andy.

Comment on Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon! by Barefoot Damon

Barefoot Damon — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:06:36 +0000

Congatulations on the 100th Todd! You’re my hero! Thanks for all the great advice you (and BKB) have given me too. I look forward to running with you soon and partaking in some more of your wisdom. (Your advice for rough asphalt really did help! You have to train those 6 inches between your ears sometimes too and not psych yourself out.)

Cheers!
Barefoot Damon

Comment on Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon! by Scottie

Scottie — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:06:38 +0000

Thanks so much. That is very helpful. I have only been running barefoot for a little over a year and obviously still have a lot of work to do on my technique.

Comment on Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon! by Barefoot Ken Bob

Barefoot Ken Bob — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:27:42 +0000

There are run reports at TheRunningBarefoot.com and other running barefoot websites. I have heard of a few people trying to compile lists of “Barefoot Friendly courses”, but the problem with that is two-fold.

1. not many people have been running barefoot until the past year or two
2. courses change… I ran the St. George Marathon in 1999 and again in 2007. In 1999 it was baby smooth new asphalt. In 2007 the asphalt was eroded and rough.
3. (Okay, I lied about it being 2-fold) all courses are barefoot friendly, it’s our running technique that might not be ready yet. and that can only happen if we practice on rough terrain, and listen closely to the warnings our bare soles give us to avoid impact and abrasion.