Barefoot Ted Interview at Mile 52 of Angeles Crest 100

Barefoot Ted interviewed during the Angeles Crest (AC 100) 100 Mile Endurance Run.

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Sports

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• ac
• 100
• barefoot
• ted
• fivefingers

[johnyboyproduction]

Hey ted I started running a little barefot for about a month now what do you think is better vibram five fingers or running shoes with just a little cushioning?

[barefootted]

@johnyboyproduction - Some barefoot, some VFFs, some Luna Sandals.  Mix it up.

[verifiabletwinkie]

Ted good job. I want to get started barefoot running. I'm excited about it. What tunes do you listen to when you run?

[barefootted]

@verifiabletwinkie No longer listen to music while running...mostly because I am convinced that we need to listen to ourselves, the sound of our movement...particularly internally...silent being the goal.

[RodrigoZ93]

I'm considering buying a pair of vibram five fingers for christmas. As a long distance runner, would they be helpful, or would they hinder my stride. I usually train with sturdy kayano asics, and race with adiPRENE adidas racing flats.

Any comments would be appreciated.

[barefootted]

@RodrigoZ93 Incremental development is key. Orchard growing NOT fast food.

[barefootted]

@johntaig one foot at a time.

[TheLinkMedic]

@RodrigoZ93 Eventually they will make a stronger runner and improve your form so yes. But don't think you can do your normal distance in them you'll be sore and sore some more.

[sickboi1982]

ted i used to run cross country in high school. Well 12 years later im 280 pounds and out of shape. Im wanting to start running again, because i used to love it so much. And im wanting to do i barefoot. my question for you is should i just start barefoot or work my way to it.

[dem0nk1d123]

Ted's daughter is mega hot!

[Existentialexplosion]

Hello Ted

I'm wonderfing why you're wearing those Vibram's shoes and not your sandals?

[DCJohnRoss]

Please head Barefoot Ted's advice and EASE INTO IT! I made the mistake of getting caught up in the excitement and feeling of barefoot running, like a kid at Christmas who breaks his toy before he can show his friends, I'm now nursing a stress fracture for the next 6 weeks (hopefully). Give your muscles plenty of time to rest.

[lethalevil83]

thnx for the Video.happy feet- i thought i´ts a movie with pinguins, but now my definition runs up to this one here is shown.vibram is wonderful.went for 50 k yesterday,better than shoes.Great!

[sharpkeet]

@mobius1aic same story here! excellent stuff - both shoes and book : )

[mobius1aic]

Reading Born to Run right now, and that's where I first heard of you Ted. Glad to see some vids! Loving the book and my Vibrams :D