Barefoot/Minimalist Running

Since first seeing a Brian Mackenzie video on the CrossFit mainpage I've watched, read and emulated many sources of P.O.S.E. and Chi running techniques. This led naturally to reading "Born to Run", by Christopher MacDougal. While entertaining it doesn't quite teach one how to doff your shoes and hit the trail barefoot or in minimal shoes. So although I recommend B2R still, I recommend reading Jason Robillard's "The Barefoot Running Book" if you intent to learn how to do it yourself.

But don't take my word for it alone, see the below reviews of the book from his site:

“Jason Robillard’s “The Barefoot Running Book” is a no-nonsense approach to barefoot running. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to ditch their over-padded trainers and to learn what their feet have been “dying” to tell them!” - Barefoot Rick Roeber founder of http://barefootrunner.org

“The Barefoot Running Book (2nd edition) is an invaluable guide by one of the experts in the field of barefoot and minimalist shoe running.” -Joseph Froncioni, MDCM, FRCS(C), quickswood.com

“With humour, clear goals, and well defined boundaries, the Barefoot Running Book is the perfect companion to guide anyone who is interested in discovering the freedom and health benefits of barefoot running.” - Al Gauthier, founder of LivingBarefoot.info

“Robillard is a master at teaching people the art and science of barefoot running. His book is highly motivating, and gives you the skills to go as far as you want—from barefoot beginner to long-distance marathoner.” -Michael Nirenberg, D.P.M., founder of AmericasPodiatrist.com

“Through my own running experience, research, understanding of human anatomy and function, and partnered with the great research now being done in this area; I can confirm the timeless principle that the less a shoe does to a foot, the better for a foot. Jason Robillard gives vital information on how to run healthier, with less pain, and with more fun…. whether you choose to wear shoes or not.” -Mark Cucuzzella, MD; Associate Professor West Virginia School of Medicine, race director of Freedom’s Run and owner of Two Rivers Treads minimalist running store

“Jason’s humorous and personable approach to teaching barefoot running technique is delivered in a concise and easy to understand guide, which I highly recommend for all new and intermediate barefoot runners.” -Tamara Gerken, Barefoot Runners Society President

“Jason Robillard’s Barefoot Running gets at the essence of learning how to safely run without shoes — or in minimalist footwear like Vibram Five Fingers.” –Justin Owings, founder of birthdayshoes.com