The Bears Den: March 22, 2010

You’re right, it does not look comfortable, and in fact looks like a good way to get blisters between your toes. The barefoot running story makes the rounds every 4-5 years or so, and for most runners it is a good way to jack yourself up severely. There are a lot of variables ranging from the terrain you run in, to the miles per week you run, to whether or not you pronate or supinate, or are a neutral runner. As an elite runner in my age group, I’d say if you aren’t having any problems now, then forget you ever read about barefoot running, or running in those 5 fingered shoes. If you are having problems, look to other sources for your problems ranging from trying to do too much too soon, to wearing cheap-ass running shoes. Lastly, some people just have bad knees and/or other structural problems and are are not meant to run long distances. It’s not politically correct, but true. Take up another activity that does not demand so much from your joints.

My wife runs in those and she loves them. She says she can run faster and longer with ’em. Plus, wearing those actually help you avoid your typical running injuries that are caused by the cushion they put in running shoes.

if you don’t want to close your eyes, if you don’t want to fall asleep, because you love me, and you don’t want to miss a thing.

Is that what is causing all the “Bigfoot” footprints? Sure looks like it based on the picture.

Is this, or is this not a football site? I ran the Chicago marathon, and tend to jog when I have a chance, but this seems odd to me. With that said, I wouldn’t run longer than a couple miles with the looks of those.

What it said: “What the Bears need most is a free safety with playmaking ability, instincts and range.”
What I read: “What the Bears need most is a free safety with playmaking ability, instincts and rage.”