~Dr. George Sheehan~
This giveaway is now closed!! Thanks to all who entered!!
Ultra Runner and barefoot runner extraordinaire Jason Robillard sent me a copy of his book The Barefoot Running Book to give away. I love my copy and was going to pass that along however I highlighted so now I must keep it!
(I have mentioned it before!)
So,why would you want to try barefoot running??? Here are some common reasons that are mentioned in the book.
- Do not enjoy running,looking for something to make it fun
- Strengthen your feet
- Reduce injuries
- Inspired by books such as "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall
- Reminiscent of childhood
- Don't like the feeling of sweaty, smelly socks and shoes
- Long-time runner looking for new challenge
- Want to run in a more natural way
- Simplifying their lives
It is a compact book with an intuitive design to the information delivery. My favorite part is the section on Jason's guiding principles that I could not agree with more. They have been and remain my core secrets to barefoot success and Jason is able to put those notions into words.
Principle one being the guide throughout all barefoot running
- There is no single right answer.
- You must experiment and learn from your successes and failures.
- Your body is your best teacher.
- Patience is mandatory.
- Relaxation is the secret to great form.
- You must enjoy the process.
Jason breaks down the levels of experience into Pre-running, Starting to run barefoot, Intermediate barefoot running and advanced running. He then introduces the major theories of that section, addresses issues or problems that might arise and also suggests activities that will give you practice and some fun!
Jason even had the foresight to add a section on Hecklers. When trying something new we put ourselves in a place of vulnerability and this is often why people do not try new things to begin with. In the book are some things that others have done and said when faced with skepticism or negativity as well as curiosity!
You can purchase a copy of Jason's book at his website Barefoot Running University and he also has a blog at Barefoot Chronicles.
Here is how you can enter to win a copy of "The Barefoot Running Book"!
Leave a comment for each.
- Become a follower of this blog.
- Go to Jason's blog and check it out.
- Become a fan on facebook.
- Have you tried barefoot running? Will you try it? Tell me your thoughts on it. (you can answer one or all but say something about this crazy thing that I love to do so much!!)
- Link up from your blog, tweet, facebook status update, one or all but make sure to comment for each.
139 comments:
I follow Jason's blog so I check it out every time he posts. Good stuff.
I am a follower - go me!
I run both barefoot and shod. I was up to five miles barefoot until my foot surgery, but hopefully will soon be able to start running unshod sooner rather than later and start building up my mileage again.
Barefoot running gives me an additional sense of freedom that I absolutely love.
Step 1: check! I just found your blog through facebook and I'll be following you from now on.
Step 2: check! Also following Jason's blog
Step 3: check! Liked on facebook
I read "Born to Run" last fall and immediately purchased a pair of Five Fingers and started running in them. Since then I have run a half-marathon, a 15K, and a handful of 5Ks, all in the Five Fingers. I have tried running barefoot as well by shedding the five fingers for a mile or two at a time in my training runs. I really enjoy the feeling of being in touch with the ground that barefoot running gives me, even beyond what I feel in the Five Fingers. My goal is to run my next race barefoot!
Step 5: check! Posted facebook status with link to your blog.
Step 5: check again! Tweeted about you: http://www.twitter.com/wittersworld
Alright, fine. I'll give this barefoot thing a try.
My reasons for running barefoot have evolved. I started out wanting to avoid injury, later I just hated hot feet, now I'm in it for the money. Gobs and gobs of money. I charge people $1 to see the soles of my feet after races. I'll be in Forbes in no time.
I'm now a fan of Barefoot Running University on Facebook
I'm already a follower
I've run with my vibram five fingers before, and fully barefoot at the track, but I have yet to try fully barefoot on the road. I'm hesitant because I live in the country. I have to be able to jump into the bushes at a moments notice because of texting drivers. I run on trails that have nails on them (see today's blog post). But I do want to strengthen my feet. And I always admire the fully barefoot runners.
I checked out Jason's blog and am now actually a follower of his. Especially because he had some posts about ultramarathons.
I linked your giveaway on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adventures-of-a-Filly-Runner/113676538665941
You are linked on my sidebar!
I became a FB Fan!
I checked out Jason's blog and I am totally bummed that I missed a chance to win his book on his FB page. You should have told me about this sooner!
I am a follower and would LOVE this book!
I'm a fan of Barefoot University on facebook!
I have tried barefoot running, but only on grass. I loved it, but am scared to try it on concrete around town. I think a track may be my next surface of choice to experiment with barefoot running :-).
I visited Jason's blog :-).
I've been following Jason's blog for some time now. Love his posts on RW forum too.
Oh, I am putting the giveaway link on my blog page.
I am a believer in barefoot running. As I am coming off my injury I am quite sure barefoot running will help me heal faster. I just need little flashlights attached to my feet for running before sunrise. Does Jason have any advice on that?
I'm questionable on the whole barefoot running, so I think that is why I need to read this book. I don't know much about it, but it sure sounds like it hurts!!:)
oh i love your blog! thank you for coming to mine :) what a great giveaway! i have never tried barefoot running but never say never!
happy wednesday!
Hi Angie,
Yes, I am a follower:)
I will link you in now:)
Found your blog very interesting. I too am a barefoot believer. Great giveaways you have. I missed the Chia seed one, just reordered to fill my Chia stash. Can't wait to try the new Bikila's from Vibram. Have a store holding a pair for me when they get them in. Anyway, nice blog. Going to try and create my own.
I'm a follower!
I've been to Jason's website many times!
I became a fan on FB.
I'm actually doing a little bit of barefoot running each week. I'm hoping it will help me with my IT band problems. So far it is helping me learn to shorten my stride. After I'm done with my big races at the start of june I'm hopefully going to switch over to complete barefoot and minimalist shoes. This book would be such a help to me.
I added the give away to my side bar on my blog. http://adventuresofrunningmom.blogspot.com/
I've been running in my VFF since February and working my mileage up. I've got to about 5 miles in them now, anything longer I revert back to my Mizunos. I have yet to race in my VFF and have a dislike of gravel trail tracks, though I will pick my way through them and be full of relief when I hit roots and dirt again.
I've been running in my VFF since February and working my mileage up. I've got to about 5 miles in them now, anything longer I revert back to my Mizunos. I have yet to race in my VFF and have a dislike of gravel trail tracks, though I will pick my way through them and be full of relief when I hit roots and dirt again.
I've been running in my VFF since February and working my mileage up. I've got to about 5 miles in them now, anything longer I revert back to my Mizunos. I have yet to race in my VFF and have a dislike of gravel trail tracks, though I will pick my way through them and be full of relief when I hit roots and dirt again.
Oops, sorry about the triple post. Kids were climbing on me and causing havoc. Been following your blog for a while, but I think I just sorted out the Google bit to add myself as a legit follower.
Yup, I'm a FB fan too! ;)
Thanks
... and I swiped Ashley's FB link comment and shared it onto my FB too!
Re the VFF running again, one added bonus is that I'm definitely liking not having to wash or match so many socks up in the laundry anymore!
i'm a follower
i know jason's blog too
liked on facebook
I'm a follower!!
i'd like to try barefoot running. but i haven't yet. maybe this summer...? we'll see!
I'd like to try barefoot running, but I have many questions. So... I hope I win ;)
You're linked on my sidebar!
I'm now a follower of Jason's blog too!
I'd love to read this! Since I just won your last giveaway, however, I'll just buy one from Jason!
Wow, you've got over 50 comments of people saying "I'm a follower." Barefoot running is SO a cult. Don't forget to send $$$ to anyone with "Barefoot" in front of their name. I take PayPal.
i'm a follower!
i have tried barefoot running a few times. i'm running my first barefoot 5k at the end of may. My good friend just ran his first barefoot marathon. i ran the last 2 miels in with him. he had a blood blister the size of a golf ball sticking out of the side of his foot. Rhode Island doesn't have the best streets for barefoot running. i will continue to run barefoot but nothing like my friend
i went to Jason's blog. so cool! i will become a follower, thanks
Just got a pair of VFF's and trying to learn to run in them. So different! Would love the book though to learn more :)
I'm a follower!
Checked out Jason's blog... Will be following that one too =)
I'm a fan on facebook too.
I'm a barefoot runner. I started hearing about VFF's, got myself a pair and have been running in them for almost 6 months now. Couple weeks ago a ran a 20k trail run in the VFF's and had a blast. I plan on slowly working to completely barefoot, but since I mostly have concrete to run on I'm taking it slow.
Posted on my facebook page.
Now following your blog, feel free to reciprocate if interested. :)
Checked out Jason's blog, and became a follower!
FB Like
Have not yet tried barefoot running, except chasing my kids around our yard, but plan to very soon. Reading McDougall's book made me want to try it and now that spring is here, it's getting warm enough to get out there!
Tweeted giveaway
I found your site through a friend, and have decided to give it a try on my treadmill to start. I used to run, and am wondering if this will make a difference in my abused body - hips, knees, one ankle, one foot. I am starting slow (I am very, very out of shape - after three runs so far so good. I'll consider moving it outside in June.
I follow you on blogger
I became a facebook fan (katie murphy)
I have not run barefoot yet, but am anxious to try. I have been plagued with injuries lately. I have been told I need "more shoe, more shoe, more shoe", but all it does is cause more problems. I am so ready to shed the shoes and try barefoot!
I checked out Jason's blog and follow!
I am a brand new follower!!
I checked out and am now following Jason too--So excited!!
I am moving toward a more minimal style, I am in Nike Free's and I love them, I have ran about 1mile barefoot! I am planning on getting Vibrams mid summer and moving to those. I also want to start throwing in barefoot miles and runs when I can!
Became a fan on FB!!
I tweeted!! Too and I @ you in the tweet, but your link to twitter on your blog is Null! Thanks!!
I posted your giveaway in my blog's sidebar Filly Runner
im a follower :)
fan of BU on facebook
following jason's blog too
i have not tried barefoot running (well since i was a kid anyway) not sure if i ever will but i am certainly intrigued by it and would like to learn more about it. it always amazes me to see barefooters or people in the vibram shoes
I'm a follower now! On my Google Reader :)
I just visited Jason's Blog, it's great having access to someone's own personal experience with barefoot running, and ultramarathons too!
And I've played around with the idea of barefoot running, especially since its popularity and fans have risen. I've love to take a look at this book and maybe it'll inspire me to go bare on my next run! If anything, I always think how much I'd save on not buying running shoes anymore :)
follow follow
I'm a SUPER fan of yours on FB
I ran a half mile a while back barefoot - then all of my caluses fell off of my feet! so, I haven't been brave enough to do it again! :)
I linked to the giveaway this morning! http://www.fitthisgirl.com/2010/05/pom-wonderful-bbq-curry-sweet-potato.html
1. Become a follower of this blog. - check!
2. Go to Jason's blog and check it out. - check!
3. Become a fan on facebook. - check!
4. Have you tried barefoot running? - once, just on the treadmill for a few minutes. I will do another short run there today... gotta start small, right?
1. Following the blog √
2. Checked out and following Jason Robillard's blog - dig the "barefoot running form on treadmill" video. √
3. Yep, I'm a FB fan. √
4. Already commented here about barefoot running on 5/6. √
5. Wrote about and linked from my blog < http://greenblueseven.wordpress.com/ >
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5. Tweet √
http://twitter.com/margothere
I started a combo of BF and VFF running in summer of 09, after running my first marathon in the spring and then trying to overcome a case of plantar fasciitis that crept in during marathon training. I've beat the PF (yippee!) and now am trying to beat another nagging ankle pain - but I *will* win! My next goal (aside from healing, first and foremost) is to qualify for Boston. I turn 40 this week, and am very much looking forward to running healthier this next decade (unshod or minimally shod) than I did the last (fully shod)!! I've really been enjoying your blog, thanks for posting!
Stacey
I've been thoroughly enjoying my barefoot journey so far and hope to spread that barefoot love anyway I can. The more knowledge and resources I have backing me up the better. I'd love a copy :)
i posted in my weekly recap
I follow your blog.
I am a fan on Facebook.
In the future I would be willing to try barefoot running, however what I am doing now works well for me. I am interested and read what I can about it, but not just yet.
I follow Jason's blog.
I tweeted your giveaway.
@RunningBecca
I am a little intimidated by barefoot running. I've never tried it. I do wear very minimalist shoes though. I think reading the book would help me feel more confident about trying it!
Yay! I've been wanting this book. I am a follower.
I also follow Jason's blog.
And I'm a facebook fan
I am working on becoming a barefoot runner. Haven't got much past walking on the trails, but I now do all my treadmill workouts barefoot!
May Canadians enter? I checked out Jason's blog - lots to learn there!
I've been a barefoot hiker for years, but I've just recently gotten interested in running. I've been trying it, but I haven't gone very far yet.
I am a fan on Facebook!
I am a reader of Jason's Blog :)
I first tried barefoot running in January on a "warm day". It was far too cold for that. I have been running in VFF's for a few months and I love every second of it, but I do plan on transitioning out of the VFF's and into my naked feet soon.
I am a follower =)
Question on barefoot running - I want to try it so badly because I have always had problems whenever i try to run... I hate the feeling of shoes on my feet all the time. I am regularly barefoot at my desk (i shower in the AM so this isnt an issue! haha) and i would love to try it... soon! I think i might invest in some VFF to start out and make the transition...
Jes: There's no such thing as transitioning. If you wear vffs without any barefoot running experience, at best you'll learn how to run if vffs. Worst, as has happened to many runners, you'll break your metatarsal bones.
Find a nice, semi-rough (or very rough if you want to learn quickly) surface, take off your shoes, and figure out how to run in a way that doesn't hurt your feet. And by "run" I mean 12-15 minute mile pace. Don't worry, you'll get faster (I've got a 20:02 5k and a 1:36 half marathon barefoot, after a summer of rarely going faster than a 10 minute mile pace). I've got a couple of videos that people say are helpful here: http://www.barefootjosh.com/?page_id=125
Enjoy!
I follow this blog. Yay!
I went to Jason's blog and checked it out. (and now follow that as well) Pretty good stuff.
I'm a fan of Barefoot Running University on Facebook as well.
I have not yet tried barefoot running. I'm most of the way through Born to Run. I've read quite a bit about barefoot running online and follow a few other BFR bloggers. I'm trying to find the time to get out to my local cushioned track to try to start acclimatizing my feet / legs to barefoot running and see how it works for me. I'm incorporating short forefoot striking intervals during my regular runs.
I mentioned this on a Facebook status update.
I tweeted this as well.
Following!
Just starting to run barefoot, after 8 months of pain in shoes. Thrilled to find a site by a girl - for the girls. Also signed up to follow you.
Thanks, Staci in Johannesburg, South Africa
I became a facebook fan
I have never tried it; I'd be a little nervous of stepping on things (small shards of glass, nails, dog crap) - I'm not always an observant runner lol
I am a follower of your blog, Jasons blog, and a fan on FB!
Now a fan on facebook
Haven't tried or even thought about barefoot running, not sure my feet could handle it
Tweeted it
Posted it on facebook
Yup I'm a fan.
Bourbonfeet.com
Am now following your blog!
Following Jason´s blog aswell!
Have become a facebook fan!
I am now running exclusively barefoot (ditched the minimalist shoes!!) but still a beginner.
Going to see Barefoot Ken Bob on June 4th at one of his workshops, very excited :)
And finally, linked up from my twitter account. Cheers!
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