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Plan9 · 07-29-2009, 08:40 PM

Running barefoot on asphalt / concrete is a great way to injure yourself. Turns out there's a reason shoes are so popular for outdoor activities. Products like Vibram's Five Fingers (I like the KSOs, myself) are a nice step to a happy medium but the first pebble you step on will remind you how great your old New Balance trailrunners are at speed.

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Since The_Jazz is essentially "Running_Jesus: The Bipedal Messiah" here at TFP, I'll chime in with my bit: I use talcum powder on my feet and crotch before longer runs. It really keeps everything smooth. Often I coat my paws and my smoothspot thoroughly before heading out on a 10 miler.

07-29-2009, 08:40 PM	#26 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Running barefoot on asphalt / concrete is a great way to injure yourself. Turns out there's a reason shoes are so popular for outdoor activities. Products like Vibram's Five Fingers (I like the KSOs, myself) are a nice step to a happy medium but the first pebble you step on will remind you how great your old New Balance trailrunners are at speed. ... Since The_Jazz is essentially "Running_Jesus: The Bipedal Messiah" here at TFP, I'll chime in with my bit: I use talcum powder on my feet and crotch before longer runs. It really keeps everything smooth. Often I coat my paws and my smoothspot thoroughly before heading out on a 10 miler. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake." Last edited by Plan9; 07-29-2009 at 08:43 PM..