Monday, 07.26.10: Barefoot & CrossFit

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More than a few of the coaches and athletes at CFB have been training barefoot for some time. Barefoot running, barefoot weight lifting and functional movements performed at high intensity seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But we had to put a stop to this as it isn't very sanitary in a gym setting so we need a new option. And since Vibrams are not an option due to the "mandatory" foot stomping rule we implemented last yea,r we needed something new. With a little research we came across these shoes made by Barefoot Ted.

Orders have been made and we are waiting on a few pairs.  

Honestly, not sure how this is going to go but in the interest of avoiding the heel strike and increasing foot strength, I am interested in giving them a try. 

I will keep you posted. 

5 Comments:

1. Saw your site on wodder.com and want to start adding it along with CFE. I'm training as a cyclist and do tues, thurs and sunday CFE on the bike, now going to add your WOD.
Tabata Something Else 319 total reps
Comment by Laytart — July 26, 2010 at 8:25pm
2. foot stomping rule?
Comment by juan — July 27, 2010 at 11:40am
3. 225rx'd I know not a great number, but first time I have been able to do pullups in this WOD.
Comment by little jen — July 27, 2010 at 11:46am
4. The huaraches here are great, too: http://www.invisibleshoe.com/
Comment by michaelchasetx — July 27, 2010 at 1:05pm
5. Tabata Something Else - 351 total reps rx'd
Comment by Brandon Nakagawa — July 27, 2010 at 7:37pm

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