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Barefoot Jason does it again (but in style, this time)

Barefoot Jason Robillard has done it again, running 2/3 of a 100 mile race in his Xero Shoes.But this time, he's got some extra fashion sense added:Now, some of you may know that I'm a sprinter. In fact, I ran "long-distance" at a meet last week when I did my first 200m race (and, for the sake of bragging, even though I totally lost it at the end, my time of 25.7 ain't bad for a 48 year old... I think I can get below 24 with a bit of work).So, to read Jason's great post about training for and running an ultra was just amazing to me.Enjoy it here: Burning River 100 mile Endurance Race Report by Jason Robillard
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Long distance running in huaraches

About once a week I get a call or an email from someone who asks, "Can you run in Xero Shoes for long runs?"I usually point out to them that the Tarahumara are known for running ultra-marathons in huaraches, so, Yes.But some people respond, "Sure, but I'm not a Tarahumara Indian."True (but not necessarily relevant).So, how bout a hometown boy who just ran in his Xero Shoes huaraches... for SIXTY-EIGHT MILES!Read the rest of the thread about his run in the archive of the Runners World Barefoot Running forum
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Barefoot Jason does it again (but in style, this time)

Barefoot Jason Robillard has done it again, running 2/3 of a 100 mile race in his Xero Shoes.But this time, he's got some extra fashion sense added:Now, some of you may know that I'm a sprinter. In fact, I ran "long-distance" at a meet last week when I did my first 200m race (and, for the sake of bragging, even though I totally lost it at the end, my time of 25.7 ain't bad for a 48 year old... I think I can get below 24 with a bit of work).So, to read Jason's great post about training for and running an ultra was just amazing to me.Enjoy it here: Burning River 100 mile Endurance Race Report by Jason Robillard

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Long distance running in huaraches

About once a week I get a call or an email from someone who asks, "Can you run in Xero Shoes for long runs?"I usually point out to them that the Tarahumara are known for running ultra-marathons in huaraches, so, Yes.But some people respond, "Sure, but I'm not a Tarahumara Indian."True (but not necessarily relevant).So, how bout a hometown boy who just ran in his Xero Shoes huaraches... for SIXTY-EIGHT MILES!Read the rest of the thread about his run in the archive of the Runners World Barefoot Running forum