stephenhk23's Space http://stephenhk23.posterous.com Most recent posts at stephenhk23's Space posterous.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:15:22 -0800 How To Run Barefoot http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/how-to-run-barefoot http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/how-to-run-barefoot "How do I start barefoot running?""What's the best book/course/coach for learning to run barefoot?""Can you show me what barefoot running form looks like?"I get these questions a lot. And, frankly, I don't want to answer them. In fact, I've resisted writing this post for, well, months.Here's why (in no particular order, even though I'm using numbers to delineate my reasons):Frankly, if all you did was take off your shoes, go for a run, stop when it hurts, and experiment to find ways of running that don't hurt, you would learn more than I, or anyone else, could tell you.Those of... Read full post here

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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:38:29 -0800 Barefoot Running is Bad For You! http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/barefoot-running-is-bad-for-you http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/barefoot-running-is-bad-for-you Ever since Chris McDoguall's book, Born to Run, became popular (interestingly, long after it came out), the debate about barefoot running has become heated. There was no big argument when Zola Budd ran barefoot, or when Abebe Bikila won the marathon without shoes. But once "regular folk" started kicking off their kicks, it's become a rhetorical battlefield out there -- the converts touting the great benefits of barefoot running, and the critics assuring everyone that taking off your running shoes is akin to playing Russian Roulette. Then the Harvard study came... Read full post here

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Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:37:00 -0800 Phil Maffetone On Invisible Shoes Barefoot Sandals http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/phil-maffetone-on-invisible-shoes-barefoot-sa http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/phil-maffetone-on-invisible-shoes-barefoot-sa I don't get starstruck, but I do get excited when I meet someone who's work I've admired and appreciated for years. And Phil Maffetone is one of those people.I got my copy of Phil's book In Fitness and In Health in 1997 and, way back then (even earlier, really), he advocated minimalism and barefoot running. Reading his books almost made me want to switch from sprinting to marathons.So, I was thrilled when Phil responded to my email asking if he wanted to try a pair of Invisible Shoes, even more thrilled when he said yes, and ecstatic to read his... Read full post here

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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:37:26 -0800 4 Reasons NOT to Run Barefoot http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/4-reasons-not-to-run-barefoot http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/4-reasons-not-to-run-barefoot Being barefoot and running barefoot is a blissful and consciousness-expanding endeavor. The feedback supplied from the ground is powerful enough to force even experienced runners to try it for only a mile or so, if they make it that far. Barefoot running, however wonderful, should not be subscribed to dogmatically.There are myriad resources available expounding on the benefits of being barefoot. Most of their reasons, methods, and warnings have merit. Unfortunately many of them sway to heavily towards the one-size-fits-all solution.Experiencing life unshod isn’t always the best option. Putting on a pair of huaraches or other minimalist shoes can serve... Read full post here

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Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:37:03 -0800 Bare feet are not just for running http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/bare-feet-are-not-just-for-running http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/bare-feet-are-not-just-for-running If you thought being barefoot was just about running... HA!And if you worry about things you might step on... HA! HA! Read full post here

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Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:36:57 -0800 Jordan Flowers' reviews Invisible Shoes and... http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/jordan-flowers-reviews-invisible-shoes-and http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/jordan-flowers-reviews-invisible-shoes-and Jordan Flowers just posted his review of Invisible Shoes and often mentions "other huaraches", without mentioning names... but it's kind of obvious who the comparison is to if you've been looking at huaraches.I must say that I'm thrilled to see someone independently discovering what we've been saying for 2 years ;-)Enjoy his review of Invisible Shoes here. Read full post here

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Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:36:48 -0800 The important barefoot running blister http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/the-important-barefoot-running-blister http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/the-important-barefoot-running-blister Getting a blister from barefoot running was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. Let me back up and tell you the whole story so you can understand why. On my second barefoot run ever, I was so fascinated by the sensations, and so transfixed by experimenting to see the effects of different stride patterns, that I didn't even notice I had run 5k. Now that may not sound like much to you ultra-marathon guys, but I'm a sprinter. I'd never run more than a mile before! About... Read full post here

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Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:37:24 -0800 How NOT to start barefoot running http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/how-not-to-start-barefoot-running http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/how-not-to-start-barefoot-running I was recently on a panel discussion about barefoot running. At one point, someone in the audience asked “So how do I transition to barefoot running?” Before I could respond, a well-respected physical therapist suggested the following: “First, switch to a slightly lower heeled shoe than what you have. Run in that for a few months. Then add a racing flat, maybe one day a week for a while… then add an extra day every month, until you can run in those. Then maybe try something like Vibrams on a soft surface, like grass in a... Read full post here

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Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:38:22 -0800 Hey Barefooters: do you have Shoeguiltitis? We have your cure. http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/hey-barefooters-do-you-have-shoeguiltitis-we http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/hey-barefooters-do-you-have-shoeguiltitis-we Oh, the joys of being barefoot. We will all be able to look back and think of this time as “the enlightenment” when we finally ditched our constrictive foot coffins and let our toes emerge, shaking and crooked, to see the light and heal. The more you adjust to ditching the shoes, the more you find yourself heading out shodless or in something minimal (not everyone wants to get kicked out of a restaurant or pay attention to every shard on the street).  Unfortunately, this pedal liberation does have its costs. You may now find yourself struck with a case... Read full post here

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Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:37:28 -0800 Happy Anniversary to us! http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/happy-anniversary-to-us http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/happy-anniversary-to-us This Anniversary is a year old... but we're having a NEW Party... Click Here to find out more! We're having an anniversary party, and you're invited! Fifty weeks ago, I came home and said to my wife, Lena, "What do you think about making a real business out of making running sandals?" "I don't think it's a good idea," she said. "It's a distraction from other things we're doing." "You're probably right," I said. So, after Lena went to bed, I built www.InvisibleShoe.com. ;-) It took about 2 hours to do the... Read full post here

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:37:36 -0800 Barefoot running shoes - huaraches sandals DIY http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/barefoot-running-shoes-huaraches-sandals-diy http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/barefoot-running-shoes-huaraches-sandals-diy Here's video 2 about how to make huaraches Tarahumara barefoot running shoes (what some call bare foot sandals for running). Click here for the next barefoot running sandles video... Read full post here

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Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:37:03 -0800 Invisible Shoes new barefoot running sandal outsole -- FeelTrue™ 4mm Connect and 6mm Contact http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/invisible-shoes-new-barefoot-running-sandal-o http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/invisible-shoes-new-barefoot-running-sandal-o A major advance for barefoot sandalsClick Here to order Invisible Shoes with FeelTrue™ outsoles We are extremely proud to introduce you to the only outsole specifically designed for barefoot running, our new FeelTrue™ outsoles.With the help of one of the world's top outsole manufacturers, and former lead designers from Nike and Reebok, we started with the famous Vibram Cherry material (that we've been happily offering since November 2009) and made these improvements:Contoured to fit your foot, without providing unnecessary support"High-abrasion" material lasts a long timeVery flexible (great barefoot feel) while still providing strong protectionHolds it shape betterSlight "toe spring" keeps the... Read full post here

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Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:36:52 -0800 The barefoot running conversation http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/the-barefoot-running-conversation http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/the-barefoot-running-conversation Vibrams - $100 Invisible Shoes Kit - $24.95 This video - PRICELESS! Read full post here

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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:38:13 -0800 How barefoot is barefoot, really? http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/how-barefoot-is-barefoot-really http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/how-barefoot-is-barefoot-really Okay, Pop Quiz time: Which of the following fictitious barefoot running shoes gives you more of a barefoot feel: a.) ASICs  Nuttin’-2C with a 10mm thick sole b.) Brooks Zilch-City with a 1mm thick sole If you answered B, you’re mistaken. But if you answered A, you’re also wrong. Yes, my apologies, but this was a trick question. In the barefoot/minimalist footwear world, there are several  concepts buzzing around, ideas upon which runners make buying decisions, that are potentially red herrings. In other words, these concepts... Read full post here

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Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:36:55 -0800 Measure your feet for Invisible Shoes Barefoot Sandals http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/measure-your-feet-for-invisible-shoes-barefoo http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/measure-your-feet-for-invisible-shoes-barefoo Here's a quick video showing you how to measure your feet and get the correct size for your Invisible Shoes. Read full post here

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:36:53 -0800 5 Common Stride Missteps http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/5-common-stride-missteps http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/5-common-stride-missteps Let us guess, you ditched the cushioned clodhoppers only to find a new host of issues to deal with. Blisters on the bottom of your feet? Sore hips? Calves aching so much you can’t walk? Soak in some Epsom Salt and give yourself a break. No one said changing a lifetime of running habits overnight would be easy. No matter what shoe (or lack thereof) you wear, if you don’t change your stride, it won’t matter.  Not sure if you’re “doing it right?” Below are five common missteps to set your stride straight.Misstep #1 Incorrect Stride RateWhen it comes to... Read full post here

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:37:08 -0800 find YOUR run http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/find-your-run http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/find-your-run Do you know how many runners there are in the US? Take a guess. No…a little higher. There are approximately 49.4 million runners. That is roughly 1 out of 6 people. Runners of all kinds: casual runners, committed runners, weekend warriors, sprinters, 5k runners, marathoners, ultra runners and everything in between. If you haven’t noticed, as time goes on, races just become longer and longer and longer. Remember when the marathon used to be the ultimate distance running benchmark? Now you can run a 50 miler, the Leadville Trail 100 or the Badwater 135... Read full post here

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:57:26 -0800 Best Barefoot Running Shoes, you say? http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/best-barefoot-running-shoes-you-say http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/best-barefoot-running-shoes-you-say What makes Invisible Shoes the best barefoot running shoes?We've been invited to show Invisible Shoes running sandals (well, walking, hiking, working out, hanging out, too) on television later this month. So we asked some of our customers who liked the idea of being on TV if they would submit a short "Why I like Invisible Shoes" video that we could use.Kate sent in this video, and I think she sums it up pretty good at the end ;-) Here's to the all the 50+ white (or other colored) haired people who are cooler than their college aged cohorts when they're... Read full post here

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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:26:06 -0800 The little lie of barefoot running http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/the-little-lie-of-barefoot-running http://stephenhk23.posterous.com/the-little-lie-of-barefoot-running As the barefoot running boom continues to explode, it’s important that we debunk the mythology that’s sprung up and face some facts. And perhaps the most obvious fact is this: If you run with anything between your skin and the ground, you are not barefoot runner. Let me say that again. If you wear Vibram Fivefingers, New Balance Minimus, Merrell Trail Gloves, Altra Adams, Vivobarefoot shoes, Newtons, Inov8 shoes, even our Invisible Shoes huaraches running sandals, you are not a barefoot runner. I don’t care if your previous shoes were padded stilts and your new... Read full post here

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