Whatcha Readin'?

[The Germanator]

About to start reading this. It's about an Indian tribe in Mexico who run ultra-marathons, many times barefoot or just with a very thin sandal. It apparently dispels many myths about modern running shoes and running science. I've been running for a little while now, and I'm curious to see whether barefoot running might be the way to go.

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by The Germanator

About to start reading this. It's about an Indian tribe in Mexico who run ultra-marathons, many times barefoot or just with a very thin sandal. It apparently dispels many myths about modern running shoes and running science. I've been running for a little while now, and I'm curious to see whether barefoot running might be the way to go.

Until you step on a nail and get tetanus.

[The Germanator]

Originally Posted by Vampyr

Until you step on a nail and get tetanus.

That's why you get those shots! Also, the guy says he "uses his eyes to see things on the ground." And I run in a nice area and in a loop around a state park. There really isn't much debris. I can't say I'm ready to do it yet, but the idea is intriguing.

[Acebot44]

Originally Posted by The Germanator

About to start reading this. It's about an Indian tribe in Mexico who run ultra-marathons, many times barefoot or just with a very thin sandal. It apparently dispels many myths about modern running shoes and running science. I've been running for a little while now, and I'm curious to see whether barefoot running might be the way to go.

Sergey Brin seems to have found this solution.

More on the KSO.

Makes me kinda wanna try them out...

[The Germanator]

Originally Posted by Acebot44

Sergey Brin seems to have found this solution.

More on the KSO.

Makes me kinda wanna try them out...

Yeah, I'm intrigued by those things. "Barefoot" Ted who is mentioned in the book wears them and it seems rather amazing. I finished the book, by the way. It's a really interesting read, especially since I started running a couple of years ago. It makes you wonder about modern shoe companies...

Today I picked up this in the studio.



I have never actually read Hammet's work. I only know of his work from some of the great 50's Film Noir. It's roped me in already though, really good detective book.