I just realized that I haven’t posted much on the body mechanics (like running cadence or foot turnover) of barefoot running in a while. I think I’ve taken this for granted now and I usually mix things up with running … Continue reading
Proper running form is so important to injury free running, that we sometimes overlook this as we focus on pace, endurance, races, miles/week, etc. I’ve written about proper running form before, but it’s more than just running. Paying attention to … Continue reading
The 10 percent rule is the simplest of all tricks for injury free running. It’s less relevant once you start running 20 or 30 miles/week, but a critical one when you first start out. In the early days of running, … Continue reading
As the distances get longer, it’s imperative that you find ways to increase running stamina. Without that, fatigue sets in early and you lose the power and endurance that it takes to finish long runs. I’ve spent a fair bit … Continue reading
I’ve come to terms with treadmill running, which is I’ll use it when I can’t run outside and pretend that I love it when I have to. Dang, I just reread that sentence and that came across all wrong. Still, … Continue reading
Lately I’ve been doing hill repeats as a way of strengthening as well as getting used to the ups and downs. The Big Basin 50k that I’m running in June is going to have a lot of that. I’m visiting Bangalore, India … Continue reading
I was running barefoot (I mean without any shoes, minimals or whatever) the other day working on a 5-miler focusing on speed and posture when a biker passing me said “tough guy, huh?“. I just laughed it off then and … Continue reading
I started running as a beginner without a coach or any kind of training. Just like that, one day I decided to see how I would fare as a runner. And it’s been an incredible experience so far. But running, … Continue reading
Ever since I started running barefoot, I’ve always been looking for ways to strengthen my legs so I can run better, faster and be injury free. Not too long ago, I went to my older son’s friend’s dance performance. I … Continue reading
This amazing video from Dr. Mark Cucuzzella over at the Natural Running Center is one of my personal favorites. As I went through the process of learning how to run (again), I must’ve watched this video on Principles of Natural … Continue reading