The New York Post covers Born to Run NYC, our epic 8-mile run from Harlem to Brooklyn with Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run.
Final updates for run with Christopher McDougall
Runners!
Get psyched for tomorrow. Please read a few last minute updates and details to prepare for a great run.
John
August 11th: 8-Mile Barefoot Run with Christopher McDougall
Join Christopher McDougall, author of “Born to Run,” and John Durant, founder of Barefoot Runners NYC, in an epic barefoot run from Harlem to Brooklyn. Run barefoot, near-barefoot, or fully shod but barefoot curious. Rediscover the fun of running barefoot, and tap into the natural quickness and strength buried in your soles. We’ll party in the park before and after, and every step of the way. The full run is 8 miles, but feel free to join for any part of the run — see course map for meeting points.
Chris will be giving a book talk at Word Bookstore, just near the finish, at 7:30pm. The cost is $25 (and includes the book), but there is no obligation for runners to attend.
Start: Marcus Garvey Park (NW corner at 124th and Mt. Morris Park)
Time: Run begins at 4pm. Runners will begin gathering at 3pm.
Route: Join us anywhere along the way. We’ll be entering Central Park at Malcom X and 110th. We’ll be running on East Drive all the way down through Central Park. We’ll be exiting Central Park at 60th St. and 5th Avenue. Then crossing the Queensboro Bridge to Brooklyn
Finish: American Playground, near Word Bookstore at 126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn (Franklin and Milton)
RSVP: To sign up for the run, please RSVP at Barefoot Runners NYC
Media Inquiries: Please contact Christopher McDougall or John Durant.
Great segment on the Today Show this morning! There was a nice contrast between an over-engineered faddish shoe (toners) and a simple, back to nature alternative: minimalist and barefoot — the way we were born to run.
If you’re new and want to learn more, we have a Free Beginner’s Workshop on Sunday afternoon in Central Park. Just visit our Meetup group (link at right) and sign up. More information below for those who just want to learn more about barefoot running.
Coming Soon: Barefoot Runners NYC on The Today Show
Look for the upcoming segment on footwear trends, comparing toner shoes to Vibram Five Fingers (VFFs). Peter Alexander, the Today Show correspondent, will slip on a pair of VFFs and take a run with Barefoot Runners NYC in Central Park.
This is a superb video demonstrating what’s wrong with modern running shoes and heel-striking — and how to run with a more natural stride.
Additional resources on barefoot running
Barefoot Runner 101 and tips to get started
Zen Habits’ The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Barefoot Running
Harvard Professor Dan Lieberman’s work on barefoot running
Born to Run - Christopher McDougall’s best-seller on the Tarahumara
RunBare - Michael Sandler, author of Barefoot Running
The Barefoot Running Book - Jason Robillard’s excellent, concise guide
Barefoot Ted - Featured in Born to Run
Barefoot Ken Bob - Completed over 75 barefoot marathons
Hunter-Gatherer - Evolutionary perspectives on health by Barefoot NYC organizer, John Durant
Birthday Shoes - Vibram Five Fingers fan site
MovNat courses led by Erwan LeCorre
