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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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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