40 cent Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 Hey guys i was watching the world karate tournament the other day, and i noticed that when it shows the fighters training, they always run on the tarmac in bear feet. so, i was wondering, is there any benefit to this? ie, will it strengthen my ankles and toughen my feet to aid my karate? or is it just unneccessarily placing stress and damage on my feet? thanks guys
tufrthanu Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 Well people in Kenya run barefoot alot on dirt and it makes their soles really tough. I am not sure running on tarmac is a good idea though...sounds like it might cut the foot pretty easy, especially if its just regular road and not an indoor track. Any time you run barefoot on a flat surface you are pushing your feet and ankles abilities to handle the stress...so it might make them stronger, however, you might also end up with long term problems with your feet. Long Live the Fighters!
Red J Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 I wouldn't recommend it. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
aefibird Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 If you want to run in bare feet I wouldn't recommend tarmac, only something fairly soft, like grass or a dirt road. I think the dangers of running around in bare feet would outweigh any benefits you might get from it, though. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
Dijita Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 Barefeet rules! I hate wearing footwear. Seriously though, running barefoot is technically bad for your feet because they are not being supported and you can suffer from fallen arches or other foot problems. I have no arches myself. The advantage probably is the calus you would build up I suppose. In the summers, I'm usually bare foot anyways when I can. I go camping and I hardly ever wear shoes. I run on gravel, sticks, twigs whatever. I have nice Flintstone feet by the end of the summer Not because Im trying to benefit my feet for karate or anything, I just really really hate footwear.
Mart Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 What happens when you tread in a doggy doo doo Dijita? Seize the day!
Dijita Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 I find some Thai fighter and wiggle my toes in their face.
Mart Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 lol, i wondered where you got all those cuts and bruises. Seize the day!
40 cent Posted June 3, 2004 Author Posted June 3, 2004 allrighty, guess i wont do it...even tho there is something appealing/novelty about it haha
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