The Barefoot Ballad and back on the road

This is just to cool to not share and perfect for celebration cause I am back running and so far the legs feel strong.

Let’s see some facts!

So I really have to question the statements below based on my own personal experience. I received a Tweet from CoolRunnings that directed me to a FAQ on Active.com Newbie Runners: Answers to Your FAQs. Who exactly is it that determines that they can make claims like “running shoes are designed to help your foot strike the ground properly”? Can they actually prove this claim and where is that proof?

I ask, not because of what I am seeing in the press books and media lately but personal experience. For several years I ran using old NB 880 shoes that had smashed down padding, were very neutral and virtually no arch support. Then I was told I needed support shoes with more padding and that is when my troubles began. Suddenly I went from I love running to why do my legs always hurt and why is my knee so messed up? Shouldn’t better shoes have helped?

Think about it, who told me to replace my shoes… The shoe store. I feel like such an idiot.

Here is the claim that I would love to see Active.com, Runners World, Men’s Health or the manufacturers back up with some form of solid evidence, some form of scientific review and most of all facts that specifically support the statement

“running shoes are designed to help your foot strike the ground properly, reducing the amount of shock that travels up your leg”

Please define “foot strike the ground properly” then , Back it up folks!

Do I have to wear running shoes, or are sneakers fine?
Running doesn’t require much investment in gear and accessories, but you have to have a good pair of running shoes. Unlike sneakers, running shoes are designed to help your foot strike the ground properly, reducing the amount of shock that travels up your leg. They’re also made to fit your foot snugly, which reduces the slipping and sliding that can lead to blisters. Visit a specialty running store to find the right shoe for you.
From: Active.com and reportedly originally on Runners World and By Alisa Bauman Men’s Health

Going to miss The Army 10 Miler (ATM)

Going to miss Army this Year. Man this sucks.

My head and heart want to go but the left leg is just killing me. Yesterday I ran to catch the Metro and even after a 20 yard sprint, the leg throbbed for 2 solid hours. Messed up Man! It was an Ibuprofen night

Here is a picture from last years race at the finish, Holy Crapolla, can you say heal strike?

Me running Army 2008