Knock Your Socks Off
You might be expecting this email to knock your socks off, but I want you to take off your shoes and socks. No, not because I have a foot fetish. But, because your feet need to be exercised.
In my course, "How To Run Like A Deer, Forever" you will see me doing exercises in my socks. Why is this? It's because your feet need to be strengthened. Shoes do help to protect our feet from hazards, like glass, hot pavement, dirt and mud, etc.. But, by wearing shoes, we depend on the structure of the shoe to support our feet. This makes for our feet to become weak. So, it is good to take off your shoes and socks as much as you can to exercise your feet.
Just by going barefoot around the house you can strengthen your feet. And, as I already stated, if you can you should exercise in your bare feet, or at least socks. This might not be possible if you work out in a public gym. So, you should do some kind of exercise for your feet, then.
What about running barefoot?
There are a few people around that do run in their feet. Although, it would take a while for someone to get their feet into a condition to always run in their bare feet, it still something you should try on a limited basis. It doesn’t mean that you have to throw away your running shoes, because they can still provide assistance with running, and protection from ground hazards.
In addition to working out barefoot, I do recommend doing some running or walking barefoot. You can start by running in the grass or on sand. Be careful where you do this so you don’t step on any glass, or rocks, or sticks. It’s a good idea to check the area while wearing shoes, first.
Like everything else, start slowly. You will be surprised at how “weak” your feet might be. So, don’t go out and run 5 miles right off the bat in your bare feet. But, who knows maybe you will find yourself running around barefoot like a child again.
Remember, if you are experiencing pain, see a doctor as soon as possible.
And, if you are thinking about or have given up running because of pain or fear of injuries, give my course a try. You can order here: http://www.runningtough.com/order.html.
Thanks,
Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com
This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.
Copyright 2005
Jerry Hopkins
Hopkins Business Services, Inc.
5314 Yosemite Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
1-866-316-7988
In my course, "How To Run Like A Deer, Forever" you will see me doing exercises in my socks. Why is this? It's because your feet need to be strengthened. Shoes do help to protect our feet from hazards, like glass, hot pavement, dirt and mud, etc.. But, by wearing shoes, we depend on the structure of the shoe to support our feet. This makes for our feet to become weak. So, it is good to take off your shoes and socks as much as you can to exercise your feet.
Just by going barefoot around the house you can strengthen your feet. And, as I already stated, if you can you should exercise in your bare feet, or at least socks. This might not be possible if you work out in a public gym. So, you should do some kind of exercise for your feet, then.
What about running barefoot?
There are a few people around that do run in their feet. Although, it would take a while for someone to get their feet into a condition to always run in their bare feet, it still something you should try on a limited basis. It doesn’t mean that you have to throw away your running shoes, because they can still provide assistance with running, and protection from ground hazards.
In addition to working out barefoot, I do recommend doing some running or walking barefoot. You can start by running in the grass or on sand. Be careful where you do this so you don’t step on any glass, or rocks, or sticks. It’s a good idea to check the area while wearing shoes, first.
Like everything else, start slowly. You will be surprised at how “weak” your feet might be. So, don’t go out and run 5 miles right off the bat in your bare feet. But, who knows maybe you will find yourself running around barefoot like a child again.
Remember, if you are experiencing pain, see a doctor as soon as possible.
And, if you are thinking about or have given up running because of pain or fear of injuries, give my course a try. You can order here: http://www.runningtough.com/order.html.
Thanks,
Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com
This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.
Copyright 2005
Jerry Hopkins
Hopkins Business Services, Inc.
5314 Yosemite Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
1-866-316-7988
posted by Running Tips at 9:37 PM
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