Terra Plana - Learning the skill of barefoot running

Lee Saxby explains the importance of correct body posture and foot strike when running, and teaches how to become a more efficient runner

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[ellenellenwatermelon]

I did a slow 10-15 min the first time and I pulled something in my calf (not a big runner, don't know if that makes it better or worse). I think it was 3-5 months before it felt natural. I have to switch to regular shoes in winter, but then I'm running a lot less so it didn't hurt, but my friend said she'd get shin splints and knee pains when she switched back. Everyone is different. But, yeah, I'm talking 10 min when you first transition. If you feel good, do more.

[Bishop]

My feet are slightly flat. When you say take it easy how much should I run the first few months and how far? Also will it hurt if after some months of barefoot running to go back to shoes running?

[ellenellenwatermelon]

My feet aren't totally flat, but always had to buy the "stability" shoe for pronation. They never worked for me, and they were expensive. My bunion would still hurt, my arches continued to fall, I had knee and hip problems. I switched to those five finger shoes last year and my feet and arches are stronger now. I don't need all that support anymore. My feet are being allowed to do what they were designed to do. Do take it easy the first few months though. It's a big change.

[KrizzSH]

Carefull there, 7km is a heavy start.

[Bishop]

If someone has flat feet, would you suggest running barefoot? Since people with flat feets need that support of an insole.

[Liam Scanlon]

You don't need to wear barefoot running shoes to run efficiently. I totally understand its natural but as most people in the modern world have always worn shoes with padding in removing the padding other injuries will occur, such as stress factures and torn ligaments.etc

The true barefoot runners heel strike and do all sorts off no, no's. Their body's have grown up without shoes that's why they don't get injured.

[Nnnarekkk]

I also hear you should walk hitting the ball of your foot first. Which makes sense, the impact is les but there is still impact and absorbing it is better.

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[UltimaBigDaddy]

I run 7 km today without shoes or anything on asphalt (my first time ever without shoes). I totally agree with this video. I did change my step, my tempo and my posture for sure. It was natural, but I also did hurt my sole very badly. But I guess it is normal. Anyway, running without shoes feels more normal than running with expensive running shoes...