tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217670599100952035.post887281815670178599..comments2024-01-23T05:10:35.472-05:00Comments on Reading, Running, and Red Sox: comment on Todd's "Barefoot Form" postgibsonmeigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16094122509371844728noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217670599100952035.post-37317495086683901402011-06-21T20:03:31.223-04:002011-06-21T20:03:31.223-04:00Agreed that Born to Run is a very convincing book....Agreed that Born to Run is a very convincing book. And since I recommended it to Eric, I guess I also get partial credit for introducing it to you.<br /><br />Here's a worthwhile review from a very intelligent guy who has been running marathons since the mid=60's. (!)<br /><br />http://enduranceandsustainability.blogspot.com/2011/06/born-to-run-tough-love-review.html<br /><br />As he notes, McDougall occasionally sacrifices the truth for the sake of a good story. Nevertheless, McDougall has at least made a lot of us question our assumptions, which is a very good thing.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308509561834397951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217670599100952035.post-66651330156401161802011-06-21T16:15:35.111-04:002011-06-21T16:15:35.111-04:00Holy crap! I didn't realize that you were deal...Holy crap! I didn't realize that you were dealing with so many negative effects from your form change. <a href="http://readingrunningredsox.blogspot.com/2011/06/barefoot-form.html" rel="nofollow">My post</a> was simply due from one day of trying out a different style of running, and i'm not even sure that i'm going to continue it on a regular basis. For instance, my hips are killing me today, but i'm not sure if its from the run or from the driving range (which I NEVER do, so I might have aggregation muscles I never use). Have you noticed any hip issues in addition to what you've noted above?<br /><br />I can't wait to hear your positive responses. I'm curious to see the benefits and if its even something that I should try (<i>Born to Run</i> is a <i>very</i> convincing book).<br /><br />I'm also curious to get your thoughts on if you feel your struggles are a result of your severe overpronation. Personally, i'm a pronator, but not severe by any stretch - just enough to have caused some knee issues in the past. I'm wondering if I might have an early adjustment period because I don't have as much foot stability to worry about. Who knows - it might be as big as a problem either way - just thinking out loud.gibsonmeigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094122509371844728noreply@blogger.com