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How to run an ultramarathon (or 7) in Xero Shoes

I love it when people ask, “Can you really run in those things?” as I run by them in my Xero Shoes. 😉

Well, Jonathan Sinclair and Melissa Gosse, otherwise known as Ultra Mel & Jon — at http://ultramelandjon.com/ — had that experience a LOT of times recently. That’s because they ran the Madagascar Race the Planet ultramarathon stage race, running over 250k in 7 days.

How’d they do it?

Well, check out this video we made where I asked them that, and a whole lot more.

If you’ve ever thought about running marathon+ distances, listen to what this young and talented couple have to say.

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Barefoot Sandals, Triathalons, and Speed

How to wear huaraches barefoot sandals

I got a call today from someone asking:

I’m a triathlete, and I love the idea of barefoot running, or using your sandals… but how quickly can I put these on and then run with them? The time to transition between biking and running is important to me. And once they’re on, will they fall off?

Good questions. Continue reading Barefoot Sandals, Triathalons, and Speed