Any barefoot runners in here? I'm quite new to barefoot running (baru 6-7 months) and looking for other barefoot runners to share/exchange experience and knowledge.

I guess I should share first. I used to be overweight. My height is 172cm. End of 2010 my weight was 94kg. I practically didn't give a damn about my health. I lack sleep, smoke heavily, eat anything and anytime i want and zero exercise.

But the death of my two uncles opened my eyes. They died before reaching the age of 50. And my lifestyle is about the same with them... makan anything. I said to myself, "I can't follow this same path".

So starting in February 2011 I started with slow jog. Even before reaching 500 meters I sudah mengenah macam nak mati. But luckily my wife, parents n friends give a lot of encouragement. So I just keep on my slow jog and healthy eating.

Cut story short, I ran the SCKLM 10KM in 2011... I finish in 1h 17m. And very happy with myself. Since then I try to consistently jog two or three times a week. But my feet, knees n hips sometimes sakit. And I have to rest for a week before I continue with my routine.

Then my friend kasi pinjam his book "Born To Run". After reading the book, I said "what the heck, cuba je lah". I took me 3 months to adapt. I started with 500m and now I ran 3-4km barefoot. And pain free

But all this barefoot running is in the Bukit Kiara jogging park. Even though its tarmac, I can ran without worrying about glass, nails and etc.

So far i tak berani run barefoot on the real open road or any organized marathon. Looking forward to hear from other barefoot runners who have done so. How's your experience running barefoot on the open road? Is it safe enough to run 100% bare or need to wear VFF?

Regards,
Budak Baru Belajar.

P/S Sorry for the mix of BM and English.

Thanks for the warm welcome

Very true... it took 3-4 months for my feet to adapt. But still don't dare to run longer than 5km.

My own personal experience I start very slowly when transition to barefoot. The first 3 weeks i only ran 500m per session (3 session per week).

I guess what's important is the style of running rather than what the runner is wearing. Hence I consider kaki ayam, VFF, Merrell barefoot or any minimalist shoe wearer == barefoot.

Any changes to your running? I notice when i change to barefoot my langkah becomes shorter but faster frequency. Hope I'm making sense here... hehehe.

On another note, I'm thinking of joining Putrajaya Night Marathon (10km) http://www.bsnpnm.com/

Anyone ran it last year? Well organized or fiasco like the Energizer Night Run?

Thank you for sharing your experience. I've been saving money to buy VFF... they are not cheap

When do you run at Lake Gardens? Can I join you? Would appreciate comments about my running posture from a fellow barefoot runner.

I wish i can ran as fast as you... my current pace is around 7 minutes per KM.

I think those are Luna Sandals - https://www.lunasandals.com/

It seems Barefoot Ted is one of the shareholders in that company.

hmm... byk la pulak options nowadays

wonder if can DIY using selipar jepun... hhahahaha

Repackage selipar jepun as minimalist shoe nice idea

you' joined the putrajaya night run last year? was it well organized?

Thanks for the info. Planning to join this year, 10KM only. Hope enough time to prepare after puasa.

Didn't know ada 2 pulak

This will be my first time training during Ramadhan. My plan just 1km jog and some push up, sit up and squats. 6:30pm time. Then wait for Azan and minum air macam unta

No particular target. Just don't want my body to totally rest.

But this is just my initial plan. If I found out I'm too tired for solat terawih, then I will stop all training.

AND to take this opportunity to stop smoking. Wish me luck guys.