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Just an FYI, New Balance just released the minimus zero in trail and road shoes. I have not tried them but they are zero drop.

^This. Another thing to try would be sprinting up a hill. I think this is a little easier on your joints. It's also harder to run with bad form up a hill, and the workout is killer.

Thanks for the reply, I just finished my first workout. I'm using the good behavior workout and I see what you guys mean. I can see how the cadence will get tough as you move through the...

Transitioning to bf or minimalist running is a slow process. Or rather, should be taken slowly. Your achilles and calf will lengthen with time. I would suggest only going 1/8th to 1/4th of a mile at...

I was just wondering about combining it with something else in the lower progressions. I guess I will just go with it, I don't have to do another PT test until October. Thanks for all the advise, and...

I'm Air Force, and would have to agree with you that my back needs work. I also thought the same thing about workout with her, but doing it at our own pace. Another thing, how hard is it to start...

jf, how did you start out? How long were you on the first progressions? I'm about to start this with my wife and will probably go at her pace but want to hear how you progressed. By the way I also...

Awesome, such a fun race. I can't wait until mine in May.

Missed me.

count me in for being able to do dead hang pullups. I started a 5 weeks ago with negatives and now can do 2 pullups if I leave a slight bend in my arms.

If you don't want to run barefoot these suggestions should help with a mid-foot strike.
1. Take smaller, quicker steps. A good cadence is 180 to 190 steps per minute.
2. Bend your knees. A slight...

As a barefoot runner I would say the best way to learn proper form is to put away the VFF 's and head out barefoot. Just take it really slowly. When I started I would only go for 1/8 mile runs on a...