Barefoot Ted

Barefoot running has become a hot topic. And Seattleite Ted McDonald, aka Barefoot Ted, is among the nation's leading evangelists.

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[crsohr]

@mrkitanai1 Difference though is that ultra runners do it for self satisfaction, not to show off. ^^

[tripleMmagic]

@lumikitten Well I don't think there is any question as to which is better..... Apples all the way

[easyvision2000]

@mrkitanai1 You speak for USA only?

[meeeeeeeeeeeify]

@qbw41 a fifteen min 5k is rapid! The quickest guys at most sprint triathlons only do 17mins fcs!

[lumikitten]

What's with this ridiculous sprinters vs marathon runners arguing? They are two different sports that require different strengths. It's like saying apples are better than oranges.

[mrkitanai1]

Let's put it this way. What does a world-class 1500m runner do when he can no longer fast enough to compete in the 1500m? He is forced to go longer and compete in the 5000m. When he's too slow to comete in the 5000m? He goes even longer and competes in the 10,000m. This is why it is common to have a champion triathalete or ultrarunner who is in his mid/late 30's or even his early 40's. However, you will almost NEVER see a world-class 1500m who is in his late 30's.

[QCSkateMedia]

@qbw41 That's what i've been trying to say all along, finally someone gets it.

[qbw41]

@QCSkateMedia I'm with mrkitani1 on this one. If you can't run at least a sub 15:00 5k, you probably have a small penis.