Minimal & Natural Running
Jordan Flowers – I am primarily a road runner. I shoot for 30-40 miles per week, consisting of 4-7 per day during the week and a 12-18 mile long run on the weekends. I do nearly all my running in a pair of Vibram Bikilas and have just recently started looking for something less padded. [...]
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In the summer of 2011, I experienced a somewhat awkward moment at my university. I had been enjoying running barefoot so much I decided to make it a lifestyle. Unfortunately, the university I work at is not, as I quickly found out, open to barefoot living, either on campus or in the classroom. I was [...]
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I prefer to be barefoot when I run. That being said, I have found a number of situations where some variety of foot covering is beneficial. In my shod running days I was a heel-striker. Even after two years of barefoot and minimalist running, when I wear my old running shoes at work (I’m a [...]
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My name is Jordan Flowers and I was recently given the opportunity to try out a sample bag of Achiva Native Energy. As an avid distance runner, I was excited to add the drink into my diet and training regimen while preparing for an upcoming marathon. I’ve been consuming raw chia seed before daily runs [...]
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We asked our intrepid BF runners and yogis to weigh in on some of the items on their wish list this holiday season. No articles-for-samples coverage here. These are actual, useful items that our writers love, give and want as active barefoot enthusiasts. We hope you enjoy it, and get some great ideas! (And if [...]
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Reviewer Jordan Flowers is primarily a road runner who lays down 30-40 miles per week, consisting of 4-7 per day during the week and a 12-18 mile long run on the weekends. He tries to get into a race at least once a month, and currently is training to run his first marathon in December [...]
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Branca Running is one of the newest faces on the ‘barefoot’ sandal landscape. Launched in April 2011, the passionate, educated team is already introducing its second lines. We have provided some information about this hip youngster company, as well as a review and a special deal on their newest offering – leather sandals. (Say it with [...]
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Jordan Flowers conducted this review in June and July 2011. He is primarily a road runner who shoots for 30-40 miles per week, consisting of 4-7 per day during the week and a 12-18 mile long run on the weekends. Jordan does nearly all his running in a pair of Vibram Bikilas and has just [...]
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The average price of a traditional running shoe from a mainstream running brand is between $85 and $95. The average price of a pair of barefoot shoes is $90-$120. The average mileage of a traditional running shoe from a mainstream running brand is 400 miles. An aqua shoe might get you 120 miles. A good minimalist [...]
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This is a review provided by Richard Lamb, a member of the Barefoot Running Shoe Review team. I recently purchased a pair of Saucony Kinvaras to use during my transition to running full time in Vibram Five Fingers. With that in mind, the focus of this review is on the Kinvara itself as well as [...]
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I was recently given the opportunity to review a pair of Zem booties for Barefoot Running, and received the split toe model and the rounded toe model in the mail.
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This guest post is by Ross Gilbert. My Vibram FiveFinger KSO Treks were a Christmas gift, and the thought of starting out in them, and getting starting with barefoot running, in mid-winter meant I opened that gift with a look of ‘I’d rather have another silly tie’. But I was persuaded by the benefits of [...]
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