#105 From Struggling to run 400m to Running a Sub-3hr (2:55) Marathon Barefoot - Bobby Thomas Phillip a.k.a Barefoot Bobby's Journey!

<p>Bobby Thomas Philip, better known in the endurance circles as barefoot Bobby is an insanely disciplined runner. Well into his 50s, he routinely runs faster than runners half his age. In this day and age where pros and amateurs alike are taking advantage of all sorts of technology innovations to make them faster with carbon inserts and what not, Bobby has a personal best of 2hr 55mins for a full marathon without any shoes.</p> <p>In this episode we talked his endurance and weight loss journey of losing more than 16kgs over the years. We talked about barefoot running and what are the things one needs to keep in mind for anyone considering taking the barefoot running route. We talked about strengthening and injury prevention among other things. My takeaway from this conversation was how far you can go if keep things simple and work hard consistently over many years.</p> <p>I really enjoyed this conversation. I hope you do too.</p> <p>0:00:00 &nbsp;Intro</p> <p>0:02:45 &nbsp;What is work for Bobby!</p> <p>0:05:15 &nbsp;An accidental start into running helping his daughter's sports event preparation</p> <p>0:07:00 &nbsp;Talking of Venky's start in cycling and weight loss journey</p> <p>0:15:35 &nbsp;Bobby's weight loss journey, his running mileage and food changes as part of weight loss, discipline</p> <p>0:27:20 &nbsp;His running progression, first 59min 10k</p> <p>0:31:28 &nbsp;Going from struggling to run 400m to first marathon in 18months, tips he received along the way</p> <p>0:34:12 &nbsp;His first marathon experience</p> <p>0:36:40 &nbsp;Stretches before and after run, warm up and mobility drills, his training cycle through the year with 10k, 21k and 42k goals</p> <p>0:42:00 &nbsp;His PBs for 5k(17:40) 10k(36:23mins), 21k(1:18:38) and 42k(2:55:00)</p> <p>0:43:05 &nbsp;His barefoot journey, how it started, top of the foot pain, precautions that a barefooter needs to take care, strength exercises for barefooters</p> <p>0:54:35 &nbsp;Dealing with injuries, meniscus tear and knee surgery</p> <p>1:04:50 &nbsp;Men