Running Barefoot for Human Survival
By Dr. Sidy Diallo
My book, Running Barefoot for Human Survival, takes an innovative and more rational approach to running to explain why all humans are perfect innate runners and how they can successfully engage in regular—preferably barefoot—running and walking to stay fit, happy and healthy, avoid or stop addictions, enhance their lifespan in good health, enjoy a better quality of life, avoid ending up in nursing homes; and save money on useless or harmful consumption, disappointing weight-loss diets, healthcare, etc., while significantly reducing their carbon footprint and consequently contributing to the survival of all living species—including Homo sapiens.
I started to run at 55 and completed in 13 years in 103 countries over 400 marathons and ultramarathons, including at least one marathon and one ultramarathon on each of the Seven Continents, namely Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Asia, Europe and Oceania. The book is based on my experience and my transformation from a sedentary senior into a rational, fit and healthy barefoot marathoner, who keeps doing yearly—even at his late 60s—tens of marathons like a walk in the park.
My book, Running Barefoot for Human Survival, takes an innovative and more rational approach to running to explain why all humans are perfect innate runners and how they can successfully engage in regular—preferably barefoot—running and walking to stay fit, happy and healthy, avoid or stop addictions, enhance their lifespan in good health, enjoy a better quality of life, avoid ending up in nursing homes; and save money on useless or harmful consumption, disappointing weight-loss diets, healthcare, etc., while significantly reducing their carbon footprint and consequently contributing to the survival of all living species—including Homo sapiens.
I started to run at 55 and completed in 13 years in 103 countries over 400 marathons and ultramarathons, including at least one marathon and one ultramarathon on each of the Seven Continents, namely Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Asia, Europe and Oceania. The book is based on my experience and my transformation from a sedentary senior into a rational, fit and healthy barefoot marathoner, who keeps doing yearly—even at his late 60s—tens of marathons like a walk in the park.
Running Barefoot for Human Survival is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book format (French edition: Courir pieds nus pour sauver les humains).
Running Barefoot for Human Survival, by Dr. Sidy Diallo