What's one of those, you ask? Allow me to tell you.
I started as a barefoot runner a year ago. The research clearly proved barefoot running was superior. It was how we were designed, and how we were MEANT to run. The only reason I needed trainers was because I had always worn them, but that was just the weakness in my feet. Now they are strong and I need no shoes.
But as I trotted along in my barefeet and sweatshirt, I got to thinking. Why was I wearing clothes? I was Born naked. I was designed to work best unencumbered. The only reason I was wearing my sweatshirt was because Nike had tricked me into thinking I NEEDED something to keep me warm and because cultural experience told me so.
Clothes impede running. They are scientifically PROVEN to increase air resistance. They bind joints, reducing ranges of movement. And the keep you warm, meaning your body loses the ability to keep ITSELF warm (as nature intended.)
So Now, I "run free" stark B****k naked. Oh sure, it was cold at first, but my body soon learned to adapt and now I'm tough enough that I don't NEED clothes.
Of course this is not for everyone, which is why some should consider "minimalist backwear" (speedo make some).
So join me! Run free, not just foot free but COMPLETELY free. Let your body be all it can be, and shrug off the oppressive capitalists who have conned us all into thinking we need to run clothed.
I invite you to try it and post your experiences. The barefoot revolution is old news. Lets take it to the next level and run truly free!
Hey Bob
ReplyDeleteI've been a barefoot runner for a while now. I LOVE the freedom of running barefoot so I thought I'd try your idea!
It was amazing. It was like scales falling from my eyes. Not wanting to be arrested I took your advice and wore a set of skimpy speedos. The feeling of the wind rushing over my free and unencumbered limbs was intoxicating. It was like the freedom of movement I had when I started barefoot running only better. And yes, I could run faster without all that extra weight slowing me down.
Only problem was that I will admit to catching a bit of a chill (it was 3 degrees and drizzling). I probably overdid it for my first time but I've been laid up since with a nasty chesty cough and some kind of virus.
Any tips for increasing my resistance to the cold in a controlled way? Is my injury due to poor technique or did I just do too much too soon?
Appreciate any advice you can give
Barefoot and now bareback Chris.