Tag Archives: barefoot

Running on the Fence

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Gus Ghani

The debate between Running Barefoot (BF) & Running Shoes is a divided and controversial one. In my earlier post, I have described how BF has helped my running both technically & mentally. However, I am not ready to throw-away my … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunday, I Must Be Running

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Gus Ghani

Every Sunday mornings, like clockwork, I will find myself running somewhere. I could be running through some traditional village on secondary roads and watching the local folks enjoying their breakfast plate of roti canai at roadside stalls. I could be … Continue reading →

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Barefoot Clinic in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Gus Ghani

  BAREFOOT TECHNIQUESSome sharings from the mini clinic on barefoot/minimalist running conducted by Ng Seow Kong today in KL after a LSD for your reference (downloaded from my memory). Good info for shod runners as well. Please feel free to … Continue reading →

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My Feet Are In Control

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Gus Ghani

Since my last run 10 days ago, my only other exercise was a total of 70km bike ride over two consecutive days. So, today was a good day to shake-off some muscle stiffness with a relaxing and muscle-stretching 4.4km run … Continue reading →

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That Shoe Not Matter

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Gus Ghani

Prior to running barefoot, I enjoyed browsing the sports shops and admiring all the latest fancy running shoes. I could literally spend hours inspecting the many different kinds of shoe designs, technology and colours offered by the long list of … Continue reading →

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Rebel Without A Shoe

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Gus Ghani

Of all the thousands of photos taken at the Newton Challenge Run on 1st January 2012, the one that raised my curiosity & captured my imagination was a photo of runner, Cheryl Tan, running barefoot with her shoes tucked under … Continue reading →

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RUNNING NOTHING BEHIND EXCEPT FOOTPRINTS

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Gus Ghani

Having no athletic background, it’s difficult to find my running groove. Most times, when I run, I don’t raise my knees high enough, my pace is too slow, and my shoulders are too stiff. To be honest, I don’t even … Continue reading →

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